Vasseur shuts down overblown media takes and insists Ferrari stands firmly behind Hamilton, with calm focus on unlocking the car’s potential.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur isn’t here for the noise. After comments he made following the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were spun into controversy, he’s come out firmly in support of Lewis Hamilton—emphasizing that the seven-time world champion has the full confidence of the team.
“I’m behind him 2000 percent,” Vasseur said. “We’re already working on solutions together, starting first thing tomorrow. But to be honest, I’m not that worried.”
Despite acknowledging some ups and downs in Hamilton’s recent performances, Vasseur believes there’s no reason to hit the panic button. “If you look at what he did in China, Bahrain, or even the early stages of this weekend’s session—the potential is clearly there,” he added.
The Frenchman explained that the challenge right now lies in fine-tuning the balance of Hamilton’s car, particularly around tire management. “It’s something we’re working on together. The car has the pace—we just need to align everything.”
Vasseur didn’t mince words when addressing how certain media outlets have twisted his comments. “It’s nonsense. We’ve only had five races. I know the headlines you want to write, but they’re just not true.”
He emphasized the natural highs and lows of elite motorsport. “When things go well, it doesn’t mean we’re world champions. When they don’t, it doesn’t mean we’ve failed. That’s just racing.”
With Red Bull’s Max Verstappen also experiencing off-days, Vasseur urged calm and perspective. “Look at Max—he won in Japan but finished 30 seconds behind in Bahrain. It’s tight out there. Ten cars are within tenths of each other. We have to stay cool.”
Ferrari’s approach remains methodical. “It worked last year—finding improvements by tenths and hundredths. We’ll keep pushing like that. No bold claims, no overreactions. Just steady progress.”
And as for Hamilton’s current frustration? Vasseur sees it as a good sign. “It’s not a transition phase, but yes, he’s disappointed to finish sixth while his teammate’s on the podium—and that’s exactly how it should be. If he were happy with that, I’d be more worried.”
“He’s a competitor. He wants more. And now, we just focus on moving forward—together.”
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