Hamilton FURIOUS following key Mercedes decision

Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has hit out at his team over what he labelled a ‘perplexing’ decision.The seven-time Formula 1 world champion was speaking after finishing sixth at last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. It was another frustrating afternoon for the 39-year-old, who now has just six races left at Mercedes before he makes the move to Ferrari.Hamilton had been hoping to end his time at the Brackley-based outfit on a high, and his surprise victories before the summer break suggested he was capable of adding to his record-breaking tally before the season ended.But the Brit has now gone four races in succession without featuring on the podium, as his early season struggles appear to have resurfaced.Hamilton finished sixth in Singapore despite starting on the second rowThe seven-time world champion will join Ferrari in 2025Hamilton angry at Mercedes strategyHaving started the day at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in third, he was left to lament the team’s decision to start him on a soft set of tyres, insisting that he didn’t agree with the move.His team-mate George Russell, meanwhile, began the race on mediums, and was one of three drivers to pass Hamilton as he dropped down the order.Speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur for Mercedes sponsor Petronas, Hamilton explained: “It wasn’t fun.“We sat in our meeting in the morning ahead of the race and the night before they had already mentioned that they would like to split the cars.