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Lewis Hamilton defends Fred Vasseur amid Ferrari issues

Crash+ 5 moreThu 1 Oct · 09:56 UTCupdated Sun 4 Oct · 07:01 UTCHave your say
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Lewis Hamilton has expressed his support for Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, stating that he is the right person to lead the team. However, Hamilton also suggested that the focus should shift to higher management within Ferrari for any necessary changes.

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First to reportLewis Hamilton launches passionate Fred Vasseur defence but wants Ferrari leadership changesLewis Hamilton has passionately defended Fred Vasseur, but wants leadership changes at Ferrari.CrashThu 1 Oct · 09:56 UTCRead their report →
Lewis Hamilton calls for Ferrari changes but offers Vassuer ‘full backing’Lewis Hamilton has given Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur his support, amid rumours of a possible rift between the two, but indicated more "changes" within the team's structure.Motorsport WeekThu 1 Oct · 10:15 UTCRead →
Hamilton: 'Point finger' elsewhere in Ferrari ranksLewis Hamilton has reiterated his full support for Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur and said critics should "point fingers somewhere else," suggesting those higher up in the team's hierarchy must also take responsibility for its struggles.espn.comThu 1 Oct · 11:11 UTCRead →
‘If you want to point fingers, point somewhere else’: Hamilton rubbishes Vasseur rumours | Formula 1Lewis Hamilton says "Fred is the guy to lead us" after former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner made a public pitch for his job.RaceFansThu 1 Oct · 11:38 UTCRead →
Look higher than Vasseur for Ferrari’s shortcomings – HamiltonLewis Hamilton says it would be detrimental for Ferrari to replace team principal Fred Vasseur and that “there’s people above” that should also come under scrutiny.racer.comThu 1 Oct · 11:42 UTCRead →
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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