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Ferrari to launch Hamilton investigation after performance drop
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur announced that they will investigate Lewis Hamilton’s performance at the Spanish Grand Prix following his ‘terrible’ weekend. Despite out-qualifying his teammate, Hamilton struggled during the race and had to let a faster Ferrari through. While Charles Leclerc secured a podium finish, Hamilton had to settle for sixth after being overtaken by Nico Hulkenberg. Vasseur mentioned that they were pleased with Ferrari’s pace but needed more insight into Hamilton’s performance during the race. Various theories, including Hamilton’s age, have surfaced about his struggles compared to Leclerc, with Hamilton describing it as his ‘worst race’ balance-wise. Vasseur disclosed that Hamilton had a car issue before the safety car, without revealing specifics, as Ferrari strives for second place in the constructors’ championship and Hamilton trails Leclerc by 23 points in the drivers’ standings.
