Hamilton explains why Ferrari’s qualifying magic disappeared in Q3

Lewis Hamilton believes he came agonisingly close to unlocking a pole-winning Ferrari in Singapore after a small adjustment turned his SF-26 into an all-or-nothing proposition when it mattered most. In qualifying, the seven-time world champion had looked like the man to beat under the Marina Bay lights, topping both Q1 and Q2 and building genuine hopes of ending his lengthy wait for another Formula 1 pole position. But when the session reached its decisive shootout, the confidence evaporated. Hamilton struggled to keep his Ferrari in check through Q3, suffering repeated snaps that compromised both flying laps. His best effort left…