Hamilton apologises to Ferrari after illness following Singapore Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton missed his post-race media duties after feeling unwell following the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, having earlier apologized to Ferrari for a strategy call that cost him a Formula 1 podium finish.

Ferrari said in a statement that Hamilton had been seen by the FIA medical team at the track and given permission not to attend the driver interviews held after races.

Shortly after the race finished in typically hot and humid Singapore conditions, the British driver took a knee as he waited behind other drivers for his weigh-in.

Hamilton's post-race radio message suggested it had been his choice to stay on older tires rather than risk losing position with a second pit stop.

"Sorry boys, I let you down today with that strategy.

My call and I lost us valuable points," Hamilton said.

"I'll try and make up for it in the next one.

Great job with the pit stop, though." Hamilton could have stopped for fresh tires, as teammate Charles Leclerc did, during a virtual safety car .