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Ferrari chief defends Lewis Hamilton behaviour
Ferrari F1 chief Fred Vasseur defended Lewis Hamilton’s downbeat interviews in the 2025 season, attributing them to Ferrari’s poor performance and Hamilton’s struggle to adapt to the new team. A notable interview saw Hamilton suggesting his own replacement in Hungary. Sky Sports’ Rachel Brookes faced challenges handling Hamilton in media interactions, as acknowledged by colleague Martin Brundle. Despite Hamilton’s tough season ending with Q1 exits, Vasseur stood by his driver, highlighting Hamilton’s positive and collaborative attitude behind the scenes, emphasizing the importance of working with the team for solutions. Vasseur stressed the significance of drivers’ attitudes and collaboration off-camera, supporting Hamilton’s approach despite difficult moments in the season’s latter part.
