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Frederic Vasseur’s remarkable assessment of Lewis Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur accused Lewis Hamilton of exaggerating his car problems during the 2025 F1 season, as Hamilton struggled to secure top-three finishes in the first 14 races for Ferrari.
Despite Hamilton’s struggles, his teammate Charles Leclerc shined with five podium finishes, including a pole at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Vasseur noted that Hamilton’s performance improved at the Canadian Grand Prix but faced setbacks at Spa and Hungary, where he underperformed and faced difficulties with the car.
Vasseur mentioned in an interview with Auto Motor und Sport that Hamilton tends to magnify issues with the car, impacting the team’s response and focus during races.
Vasseur emphasized that Hamilton is overly self-critical and hard on himself, urging him to remain composed and build on his progress rather than dwell on setbacks in races.
He highlighted Hamilton’s dedication to getting the most out of himself and the team, expressing understanding for his demanding nature based on similar experiences with past drivers like Nico Hulkenberg.
