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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has claimed Lewis Hamilton’s sullen comments at F1’s Las Vegas GP were a “normal” response to a disappointing weekend.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur explained that Lewis Hamilton’s disappointed remarks following the Las Vegas Grand Prix were a normal reaction to a tough weekend where he was eliminated in Q1 and had a challenging race. Despite finishing 10th (later 8th), Hamilton expressed his frustration, stating it was his worst season with 22 bad weekends. Vasseur emphasized understanding Hamilton’s emotions post-race and the pressure of the TV interviews immediately after the race. He highlighted the importance of drivers being open about their feelings and focusing on improvement with the team rather than the immediate post-race reactions. Vasseur mentioned that recent incidents have impacted Hamilton’s results but believes in the team’s capability to bounce back in the upcoming races.
