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- Hamilton Breaks Silence on Ferrari Disqualification: “I Have 100% Faith in the Team”
Hamilton Responds to Ferrari Disqualification
Lewis Hamilton has finally spoken out about the controversial disqualification of both Ferrari cars from the Chinese Grand Prix, reaffirming his confidence in the team despite the setback.
Hamilton, along with his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, was disqualified after post-race inspections revealed technical violations. Leclerc’s car was found to be 1kg under the minimum weight requirement, possibly due to a leaking water bottle, while Hamilton’s car had excessive skid wear.
Hamilton Stands by Ferrari
In his statement, Hamilton expressed unwavering trust in Ferrari’s potential and long-term vision.
> “I have 100% faith in this team,” Hamilton said. “Transitioning to a new environment always comes with its hurdles, but I am confident in our collective ability to overcome them and achieve great results.”
Despite the setback, Hamilton remains focused on improving Ferrari’s performance as they look ahead to the next race.
Ferrari’s Fine Margins and Risk-Taking
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur addressed the issue, explaining that the team operates on tight performance margins to stay competitive with top teams like McLaren.
> “In Formula One, pushing every performance limit is essential, and sometimes this approach carries inherent risks,” Vasseur stated.
He suggested that minor strategic decisions and component tolerances contributed to the disqualification, reinforcing that Ferrari remains committed to optimizing performance within regulations.
Ferrari’s Performance Under Scrutiny
Hamilton’s sprint race victory in China masked deeper issues within Ferrari. While Hamilton managed to outperform the car’s limitations, Leclerc criticized the team’s pace, calling it “just not good enough.”
Poor qualifying performance, high tire degradation in mid-pack traffic, and communication weaknesses on the pit wall have raised concerns about Ferrari’s ability to compete with McLaren and Red Bull.
Reactions from the Motorsport World
The disqualifications have triggered strong reactions from key figures in Formula One.
Former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo reportedly found the incident “horrifying,” calling it a major embarrassment for the team.
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone labeled the double disqualification as one of the biggest “disgraces” in Ferrari’s history.
The backlash underscores the high expectations surrounding Ferrari and the pressure to deliver results in the 2025 season.
Hamilton Dismisses Frustration Rumors
Amid speculation about internal frustration within Ferrari, Hamilton dismissed any talk of discord.
> “Everyone overreacted,” Hamilton said. “It’s about ensuring we have the right information at the right time. There’s no issue; we move forward together.”
His statement reassures Ferrari fans that the team remains united despite the challenges they’ve faced early in the season.
Focus Shifts to Japanese Grand Prix
With the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka fast approaching, Ferrari is focused on learning from the disqualification and improving their performance.
Hamilton’s confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back serves as motivation as Ferrari looks to close the gap with r
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