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Ferrari make ‘difficult’ Lewis Hamilton admission after ‘underestimated’ challenge
Fred Vasseur admitted that he underestimated the difficulty Lewis Hamilton would face moving from Mercedes to Ferrari. Hamilton, a seven-time F1 champion, struggled to adapt to the new environment at Maranello, resulting in a challenging year with poor results. Vasseur pointed out that everything was “different” for Hamilton after spending almost two decades with Mercedes power. The team principal mentioned that the change of culture, people, and systems at Ferrari posed significant challenges for Hamilton, affecting his performance on the track. Despite improvements towards the end of the season, Vasseur acknowledged that underestimating the impact of the transition was a mistake.
