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Fred Vasseur and Lewis Hamilton have previous title success together as they re-unite to try and win the F1 drivers’ title at Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton’s new team boss at Ferrari, Fred Vasseur, has a long history with the seven-time world champion, having guided him to success in junior single-seater championships before his Formula 1 debut. Vasseur played a key role in convincing McLaren to give Hamilton the opportunity to race alongside Fernando Alonso in 2007. Now, at Ferrari, both Hamilton and Vasseur are aiming to end the team’s championship drought and help Hamilton surpass Michael Schumacher’s record. Vasseur’s career path includes stints at Alfa Romeo and Sauber before joining Ferrari, with a strong background in managing successful junior teams like ART Grand Prix. His partnership with Hamilton began in the Formula 3 Euro Series in 2005 and continued in GP2, where Hamilton clinched the title in his debut season. Since taking over at Ferrari, Vasseur has been instrumental in improving the team’s performance and competitiveness, bringing them closer to championship glory.
