Lewis Hamilton stated that ‘things are cool’ between him and Mercedes following a costly strategy error at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Hamilton had finished in third place in qualifying but was the only one of the front runners who started on soft tyres.

His Mercedes team-mate George Russell, for instance, used medium compounds.

As reported by Sky Sports, Hamilton had to pit earlier than those he was competing with after struggling on soft tyres.

Hamilton finished in sixth place, with Russell in fourth.

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Hamilton ended up finishing in sixth place in Singapore as a result of a strategy error

Hamilton and Russell were both withdrawn from media duties after the race.

However, Hamilton has now broken his silence on the events in Singapore and acknowledged that the decision to start on soft tyres was a ‘risky’ move.

Hamilton wrote on Instagram: ‘I know there has been a lot of chat around the last one and our strategy in Singapore, which just didn’t work. When that happens, it’s natural to be frustrated and easy for me to speak out in that frustration.

‘We knew starting on soft tyres was a bold and risky move but one that could give us an advantage at the start and I ultimately agreed with that recommendation.

‘We also miscalculated what others might do.’

Hamilton was eager to point out that there aren’t any problems between himself and his team.

He said: ‘Make no mistake though, things are cool with the team.

‘As with all successful partnerships, you have to have some lows to have the highs.

‘We’re not afraid of those tricky conversations and challenging moments which is why we have achieved so much together.

‘We will support each other to the very end. It’s all love.’

The next F1 race will take place in the USA on October 20.