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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has detailed how the team losing GPS data thwarted Lewis Hamilton’s strive to secure a top-three result in the F1 British GP.
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur explained how the team’s loss of GPS data affected Lewis Hamilton’s pursuit of a top-three finish in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Despite a strong history of podium finishes at Silverstone, Hamilton finished in fourth place in his first home race with Ferrari. A sudden downpour on Lap 12 cost Hamilton several positions, but he fought back as the track dried, closing in on Nico Hulkenberg for third place. Ferrari’s decision to switch to slick tires on Lap 41 did not pay off, as Hulkenberg maintained a lead to secure his first F1 podium. Vasseur acknowledged the challenges of making strategic calls in changing conditions, emphasizing the fine line between risk and reward. The team’s inability to track Hamilton’s position due to GPS issues hindered their ability to time his pit stops effectively, highlighting the complexities of Formula 1 decision-making under pressure.
