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David Croft asks uncomfortable Lewis Hamilton question as Ferrari tension grows

gpfans.comThu 1 Oct · 18:57 UTCupdated Mon 5 Oct · 11:06 UTCHave your say
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David Croft, the lead commentator for Sky Sports F1, raised concerns about the leadership structure at Ferrari, particularly questioning whether decisions are made by team principal Fred Vasseur or chairman John Elkann. He suggested that Hamilton's positive remarks about his relationship with Elkann could be undermining Vasseur's authority within the team.

In response to growing speculation about Vasseur's future, Ferrari's chief communications officer Maria Conti held a media briefing to express the team's unwavering support for Vasseur. Conti emphasized that the decision to address the media was not solely in reaction to comments from Christian Horner, but also due to the scrutiny Vasseur has faced recently, reaffirming confidence in his leadership.

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David Croft asks uncomfortable Lewis Hamilton question as Ferrari tension growsSky Sports' lead F1 commentator David Croft has asked some searching questions about Ferrari's leadership, and Lewis Hamilton's part in it.gpfans.comThu 1 Oct · 18:57 UTCRead →
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