Vasseur Understands Lewis Hamilton’s Frustration After the Hungarian GP
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has expressed his full understanding of Lewis Hamilton’s frustration after the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. The seven-time world champion underperformed.
After a disappointing qualifying, where Hamilton started from twelfth position, the driver expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of his car, going so far as to suggest that Ferrari “needed to change drivers”.
After finishing Sunday’s race in the same position, Hamilton reiterated his feelings, reflecting the difficulty he faced throughout the weekend.
When asked if it was necessary to motivate Hamilton for the rest of the season, Vasseur replied that it was not necessary, as he perfectly understood his frustration.Vasseur explained that Hamilton’s frustration is understandable, given his high level of demand and his expectations of competing at the top. The Ferrari boss emphasized that the difference between Hamilton and his teammate, Charles Leclerc, was not as big as it seemed in qualifying.
Vasseur highlighted that Hamilton is demanding of himself and the team, which has led him to be a seven-time world champion.
The Ferrari boss concluded by stating that he understands Hamilton’s frustration, but that they are working together to improve the team’s performance.
