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Lewis Hamilton recovered to the points after a disappointing qualifying effort at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur praised Lewis Hamilton’s aggressive recovery to the points at the Belgian Grand Prix after a disappointing qualifying session where he was out at the end of Q1 on Saturday. Despite starting from the pit lane due to overnight car changes, Hamilton managed to join the pack with a rolling start procedure and proceeded to make several overtakes, becoming the first driver to switch to slick tires and enter the points. Vasseur commended Hamilton for his strong performance and the team’s collective reaction to the challenges faced during the race. However, Vasseur emphasized the importance of marrying a competitive qualifying result with a strong race performance to maximize the weekend’s potential, stressing the team’s need to improve from the outset to aim for podium finishes and victories in future races. Vasseur affirmed the team’s unified effort and determination to make progress moving forward.
