Vasseur Understands Hamilton’s Frustration After the Hungarian GP
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has expressed his full understanding of Lewis Hamilton’s frustration after a complicated weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion underperformed, which generated comments and reactions.
After a difficult qualifying session, where Hamilton started from 12th position, the driver expressed his disappointment. He went on to express that he felt “useless” and suggested that Ferrari “probably needs to change drivers,” while his teammate, Charles Leclerc, achieved pole position.
The situation did not improve in Sunday’s race, where Hamilton finished again in 12th position. Vasseur commented that it is not necessary to motivate Hamilton, as he understands his frustration, but not his demotivation.Lewis Hamilton had a poor race weekend in Hungary.Vasseur explained that Hamilton’s reactions are understandable, given the high level of demand he has for himself and the team. He highlighted that the driver always seeks excellence and that his frustration is a product of his high expectations.
The Ferrari boss argued that the difference between Hamilton and Leclerc was not as big as it seemed in qualifying and that the driver was only 0.015 seconds away from advancing to the next round.
Vasseur concluded that Hamilton’s frustration is normal and that the team is working to improve the car’s performance and support the driver.
