Ferrari to launch Lewis Hamilton investigation after p....read more

Ferrari to launch Lewis Hamilton investigation after p….read more

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has confirmed that the team will be launching an internal review into Lewis Hamilton’s underwhelming performance during the Spanish Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari at the start of the season, described his own weekend in Barcelona as “terrible,” raising concerns within the team about the sudden and noticeable drop in his form.

Although Hamilton managed to out-qualify his teammate Charles Leclerc during Saturday’s qualifying session, his pace quickly deteriorated during the race itself. By lap 10, Hamilton had to move aside to allow the clearly faster Leclerc to pass, a moment that highlighted his ongoing struggles with performance and car balance throughout the weekend. The decision to let Leclerc through was strategic, but it also underlined the gap in performance between the two Ferrari drivers at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Leclerc ultimately capitalized on the pace advantage and delivered a strong performance, finishing on the podium and further consolidating his position in the driver standings. Hamilton, on the other hand, slipped back through the field and could do no better than sixth place, finishing behind both Red Bull and McLaren drivers, as well as his teammate. The performance gap has prompted Ferrari to dig deeper into the reasons behind Hamilton’s lack of pace and evaluate whether there were any technical, strategic, or setup-related issues that could have affected his race.

Fred Vasseur emphasized that while it’s normal for drivers to have difficult weekends, the discrepancy in pace between Hamilton and Leclerc warrants a detailed analysis. He noted that both cars were operating under similar conditions, making Hamilton’s drop in performance more concerning. Vasseur also stressed that the team remains fully supportive of Hamilton and committed to helping him unlock the full potential of the SF-24 in upcoming races.

The disappointing result in Spain also fueled speculation in the media, with some pundits suggesting that Hamilton may be struggling to adapt to Ferrari’s car or internal dynamics. Others went as far as to mock the veteran driver’s performance, prompting further public attention on his move to Ferrari. Despite the external noise, Ferrari has made it clear that any decisions or changes will be made based on data and internal assessments rather than public commentary.

With the season nearing its halfway point, Ferrari is keen to ensure both of its drivers are performing at their best as the team continues to challenge for podiums and potentially race wins. The upcoming rounds will be crucial in determining how quickly Hamilton can bounce back and contribute meaningfully to Ferrari’s championship ambitions.