Lewis Hamilton faced a series of setbacks at the conclusion of the Singapore Grand Prix, culminating in a post-race penalty. Despite struggling with brake failure in the final laps, Hamilton managed to finish seventh after a challenging race.

During the race, Hamilton, equipped with soft tires, showed promising speed in the last stint. With his teammate Charles Leclerc moving aside as per Ferrari’s instructions, Hamilton attempted to overtake Kimi Antonelli. However, as he passed the red car, significant brake dust and sparks were visible, indicating potential brake disc wear.

In the last two laps, Hamilton had to cautiously navigate the track as Leclerc swiftly overtook him. Despite initially finishing seventh, a post-race penalty was imposed on Hamilton for repeatedly leaving the track without valid reasons. Consequently, Hamilton was demoted to eighth place in the final standings, behind Fernando Alonso.

The penalty was attributed to Hamilton’s actions of leaving the track multiple times without justifiable reasons, despite attempting to manage the brake issue. The stewards determined that the penalty was warranted according to the driving standards guidelines, a decision unchallenged by Hamilton’s team.

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Alonso, who expressed frustration over the radio upon finishing behind Hamilton, criticized the handling of the situation, questioning the safety of driving without brakes and suggesting preferential treatment for Hamilton.