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Vasseur warns of ‘naive’ Hamilton expectations
Ferrari F1’s Fred Vasseur cautioned against ‘naive’ expectations of Lewis Hamilton’s impact on the team, following the champion’s move in 2024.
Hamilton’s signing was a major surprise, with fans and pundits anticipating a different narrative that reality has shown.
Despite a lone race victory in the Chinese GP sprint, Hamilton’s tenure at Ferrari has displayed some promise mixed with challenges.
Both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc remain positive about the team’s prospects under the new 2026 regulations.
Vasseur acknowledges that Hamilton is not a singular solution to Ferrari’s long-standing championship drought, emphasizing the team’s ongoing journey towards improvement rather than quick fixes.
