Lewis Hamilton 'heart sank' as Ferrari went against tyre instinct

Lewis Hamilton experienced a difficult start to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia (held at Sepang) on October 5, 2026, after Ferrari opted for slick tyres following a lengthy rain delay, a decision that left him significantly behind the field. Despite the setback, Hamilton recovered from the deficit to reach the podium at Sepang. He joked afterwards that he would not be visiting a casino with his Ferrari colleagues anytime soon following the failed tyre gamble.