It was a difficult night for the reigning world champion, radio miscommunication cost him an opportunity at possible victory.
Lewis Hamilton has called for an improved level of communication within the Mercedes team.
The Briton was in third place and chasing down a suddenly one-stopping Sebastian Vettel when he became very confused and short over the team radio, misunderstanding what the team were asking him.
It took a few laps and cost Hamilton valuable time and in the end, he finished six seconds behind the race winner.
"The radio wasn't working properly, and in the heat of the moment it's difficult to know what information you need to give. They couldn't hear me. I could hear them, but they were always coming back saying I can't hear you.
"We're going to sit down and discuss the last two races. Different drivers like different feedback. I don't have a ton. There are times you need more.
"If you haven't spoken about it and set up a strategy to action what you need, the guys are stressed in the garage because they have messages from the pit-wall, messages coming from both sides, it's stressful for someone like ‘Bono' and then I come in.
"We're going to sit down and discuss it and try to work on the points and improve, and I have no doubt we will. I don't want them to talk to me all the time when they don't need to. It's just working out a rapport that works best. It's even more important that it's precise information."
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