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Lewis Hamilton criticism forces Ferrari boss into drastic call
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur defended Lewis Hamilton against criticism, urging the media to focus on the driver’s improvement rather than his setbacks in Formula 1.
Hamilton’s first season with Ferrari lacked excitement, with the SF-25 not being a contender in the championship. His best result so far was a fourth-place finish in Imola.
Vasseur addressed concerns about Hamilton’s performance and relationship with his race engineer, emphasizing the need to stop sensationalizing every negative aspect.
Despite the struggles, Ferrari plans a significant car upgrade in Spain to catch up with Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren, who seem to have a pace advantage. Vasseur hopes this, alongside new FIA regulations, will level the competition.
The focus is on helping Hamilton and the team to improve steadily, with Vasseur dismissing the notion of instant success on Sundays and highlighting the normal growth process for drivers in F1.
