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Frederic Vasseur was asked whether he was confident Lewis Hamilton would “recapture his form”
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur responded sharply to a reporter’s question about Lewis Hamilton’s recent form, highlighting his drive at the Belgian Grand Prix. Hamilton had a challenging weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, failing to advance past Q1 in qualifying but impressing with a seventh-place finish after starting from the pit lane. Making a strategic call for early slick tires boosted Hamilton’s race performance, though he couldn’t overtake Williams’ Alex Albon due to his high downforce setup. Vasseur’s recent Ferrari contract extension addressed previous speculations about his job security, emphasizing the importance of stability and continuous development within the team. Despite pre-season expectations, Ferrari narrowly missed the 2024 F1 constructors’ title, trailing just 14 points behind McLaren, while Vasseur acknowledged the underperformance of rivals Red Bull and Mercedes in the ongoing competition.
