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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has explained a major problem which affected Lewis Hamilton’s car during the British Grand Prix.
Ferrari admitted to being “completely blind” to Lewis Hamilton’s car during the British Grand Prix due to losing GPS tracking, leading to strategic challenges. Despite starting in fifth place, Hamilton finished fourth in the chaotic, rain-affected race at Silverstone. The team made a critical decision for Hamilton to switch to slick tires one lap too early, which cost him valuable time on the track. The loss of GPS tracking on Lap 10 made it challenging for Ferrari to determine Hamilton’s position and make informed pit-stop decisions throughout the race. Ferrari’s team principal, Vasseur, highlighted the difficulty of managing the situation without real-time tracking data and the risks involved in timing pit stops correctly. Hamilton’s strong performance and Ferrari’s strategic hurdles added a layer of complexity to an already eventful British Grand Prix.
