Lewis Hamilton strongly supported Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur amid renewed speculation about his future, triggered by comments from former Red Bull chief Christian Horner. Hamilton said Vasseur "really is the guy to take this team in the right direction" and praised his leadership ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. He noted Vasseur has full backing from Ferrari president John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna, and highlighted progress under Vasseur, including securing second in the constructors' championship.
Hamilton acknowledged the team faces unnecessary distractions from media speculation, calling it "frustrating" and more intense at Ferrari than other teams. He acknowledged Ferrari's unique pressures as the sport's most iconic brand. While open to potential structural improvements, Hamilton declined to detail specific changes, contrasting Ferrari's setup with Mercedes' under Toto Wolff.
Vasseur expressed frustration over the ongoing scrutiny, stating it disrupts team focus. Hamilton's comments come as Ferrari seeks stability after a period of leadership turnover.
Source: Autosport F1 News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing