BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton Tells Ferrari Team Boss Vasseur to ‘Relax’ Following…read more
BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton Tells Ferrari Team Boss Vasseur to ‘Relax’ Following…read more
Lewis Hamilton has shared that he told Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur to “calm down” after a heated exchange over team radio during the Miami Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion grew increasingly frustrated during Sunday’s race as confusion over team orders saw him finish eighth, just behind teammate Charles Leclerc. The Ferrari duo were twice instructed to switch positions in an attempt to chase down Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli for sixth, but the plan ultimately failed.
Hamilton, running on medium tyres, was initially delayed behind Leclerc, who was on hards. He grew agitated over the team’s hesitation, delivering sarcastic remarks over the radio — including a suggestion they take a “tea break” and a jibe about Carlos Sainz.
Post-race, Hamilton recounted a conversation with Vasseur.
“Fred came by after the race, and I told him to relax a bit. I could’ve said much worse on the radio,” Hamilton explained. “People forget the pressure we’re under in the car. Emotions run high, and what I said wasn’t even out of anger. I just wanted decisive action.”
He emphasized that his comments weren’t meant to be disrespectful and that his competitive spirit remains strong.
“I’ve still got the fire. I’m not going to apologise for wanting to win. The whole team wants that. I believe once we sort out the car issues, we’ll be back competing with Mercedes and Red Bull.”
Vasseur Responds: “I Understand the Frustration”
Vasseur downplayed the incident in his own post-race remarks, saying he completely understood Hamilton’s viewpoint.
“I spoke with Lewis after the race. It’s natural for top drivers to be frustrated when things don’t go right. They want to win that’s what makes them champions,” said Vasseur.
He defended Ferrari’s strategy and stressed that making real-time decisions from the pit wall is never easy.
“These calls are tough. You have to figure out whether one car is truly faster or just gaining from DRS. But the drivers followed instructions, and that’s what counts.”
Vasseur added that the true concern lies in Ferrari’s lack of pace, not internal friction.
“We’re debating sixth or seventh place, but the fact we were a minute behind McLaren is what really needs addressing.
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