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Lewis Hamilton defends Fred Vasseur amid Ferrari scrutiny

Lewis Hamilton defends Fred Vasseur amid Ferrari scrutiny

Crash+ 10 moreWed 30 Sep · 10:46 UTCupdated Fri 2 Oct · 12:01 UTCHave your say

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Lewis Hamilton has expressed his support for Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, urging critics to direct their attention to higher management within the team. Hamilton stated that replacing Vasseur would be detrimental and emphasised the need for changes in Ferrari's leadership structure.

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First to report

Lewis Hamilton accused of ‘undermining’ Fred Vasseur with Ferrari authority question raisedHas Lewis Hamilton undermined Fred Vasseur at Ferrari? An F1 commentator believes so.

CrashWed 30 Sep · 10:46 UTCRead their report →

Lewis Hamilton points to '10 times worse' defence of Fred VasseurFred Vasseur's position as Ferrari team boss has come under some scrutiny in recent weeks.

RacingNews365Thu 1 Oct · 07:57 UTCRead →

Lewis 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 →

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 →

Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari structure amid backing of Fred VasseurAfter a tumultuous season for Ferrari, the outfit stood up on the last weekend of September to calm the nerves of not only its followers, but also its hard-working employees. Chief communication officer Maria Conti told reporters the team has "confidence - full confidence - in Fred Vasseur and in his team, and we continue to do so." Unsurprisingly, Lewis Hamilton has now answered questions on his ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comThu 1 Oct · 12:00 UTCRead →

Lewis Hamilton delivers Fred Vasseur verdict as Ferrari leadership questions emergeLewis Hamilton stands by Fred Vasseur, but...

PlanetF1Thu 1 Oct · 12:42 UTCRead →

Damon Hill says ‘poor old’ Fred Vasseur needed his ‘parents’ to stand up for him at FerrariDamon Hill has questioned why Ferrari spoke out in defence of team principal Fred Vasseur this week. Ferrari took the unusual step of arranging a ...

f1oversteer.comThu 1 Oct · 16:00 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 →

Lewis Hamilton Tells Ferrari Critics to ‘Point Fingers Somewhere Else’ as He and Charles Leclerc Back Fred VasseurLewis Hamilton has rejected the “negative narrative” around Fred Vasseur’s position as Ferrari team principal, insisting outside voices are trying to “break our spirit” Both…

f1chronicle.comThu 1 Oct · 21:37 UTCRead →

Lewis Hamilton ‘mistake’ as Fred Vasseur responds to ‘finger-pointing’ commentFred Vasseur has responded to Lewis Hamilton's comments.

PlanetF1Fri 2 Oct · 09:57 UTCRead →

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