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Lewis Hamilton has not enjoyed a strong maiden campaign with Ferrari – and a former F1 driver believes it could cost Fred Vasseur his team principal job.
Former F1 driver Derek Daly believes Fred Vasseur may lose his team principal job at Ferrari for signing Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari this year marked the end of his successful tenure with Mercedes, but he has struggled to find confidence in the Ferrari car. Despite joining the team, Hamilton is yet to achieve a podium finish, unlike his teammate Charles Leclerc who has reached the top three five times this year. Daly suggests that Hamilton’s difficulties began with the current car generation in 2022, and despite upcoming technical regulation changes, a turnaround may not be imminent. Daly predicts that Hamilton’s challenges could lead to Vasseur’s departure, as the move to Ferrari was more of a marketing decision rather than a competitive one. Daly believes that Hamilton’s best days might be behind him due to age-related factors and suggests that a young, aggressive driver could better contribute to Ferrari’s success in the future.
