Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have opted to skip the post-race media obligations after the Singapore Grand Prix to take some time with their recovery, according to the Brackley-based squad.

Lewis Hamilton has had an F1 commitment cancelled at the Singapore Grand Prix following confirmation from Mercedes via a statement. The seven-time world champion did not appear hopeful heading into the Singapore GP this weekend, claiming it would be a struggle for Mercedes to make it in Q3.

The two Mercedes drivers headed straight back to base to recover from the exertions of the gruelling street race after the chequered flag in Singapore; Toto Wolff admits performance of the W15 was pai

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell take time ahead of the race in Singapore to unveil the new $185,000 Mercedes car

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell decided against speaking to the broadcaster following the Singapore Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were both pulled from their planned media commitments following the Singapore Grand Prix with “borderline heatstroke”. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said Hamilton,

Lewis Hamilton complained that his Mercedes team were 'killing him' with a bold Singapore Grand Prix tyre strategy. The seven-time world champion improved his qualifying form to set up a P3 start for the race around the Marina Bay Street Circuit,