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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur revealed the extent of the damage Lewis Hamilton suffered on the first lap of the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, which led to his race prematurely ending.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur detailed the damage Lewis Hamilton sustained during the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, which ended his race early. Hamilton got caught up in first-lap chaos, starting 13th and being hit by Carlos Sainz’s Williams at the Senna S turn. Trying to recover, Hamilton collided with Franco Colapinto’s Alpine, prompting him to pit for a new front wing and receive a penalty. Struggling with car performance, Hamilton pitted again on Lap 15 but eventually retired on Lap 37 due to irreparable damage. Vasseur expressed uncertainty about the damage source and acknowledged it was a tough day for Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc also retiring early after a collision. The team lamented the missed opportunity for scoring points and the string of unfortunate incidents endured during the race at Brazil.
