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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Hamilton supports Vasseur but calls for Ferrari changes

Autosport+ 4 moreFri 2 Oct · 07:58 UTCupdated Sun 4 Oct · 07:44 UTCHave your say
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Lewis Hamilton has defended Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur while urging the Scuderia to implement significant changes. Vasseur acknowledged that the ongoing scrutiny surrounding his position has become a major issue for the team.

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First to reportVasseur calls for Ferrari unity: Pointing fingers would be "big mistake"Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has welcomed the public backing of his bosses and called on his team to remain united rather than point fingers and get distracted by outside noise. While Ferrari has enjoyed an upturn in form under the new 2026 regulations, Vasseur's position returned to the centre of media speculation earlier this week. The cause was an interview in The Times in which former ... Keep readingAutosportFri 2 Oct · 07:58 UTCRead their report →
Fred Vasseur Admits the ‘Noise’ Around Ferrari Has Become a ‘Big Issue’ Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaFerrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the “noise” surrounding his position has become a “big issue” for the team Vasseur admits a statement this week…f1chronicle.comFri 2 Oct · 22:23 UTCRead →
Ferrari CEO outlines the 'reality' facing Fred Vasseur amid Christian Horner linksRight now in F1, one of the biggest stories off the track is the ongoing pressure around Fred Vasseur as Ferrari team principal, and the ...f1oversteer.comSat 3 Oct · 18:30 UTCRead →
Ferrari F1 chief Fred Vasseur given shock support from rival teamFerrari boss Fred Vasseur currently finds himself under huge scrutiny at the Scuderia, but an F1 rival gave him his surprise backing ahead of this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.gpfans.comSun 4 Oct · 06:02 UTCRead →
Hamilton defends Vasseur but demands Ferrari changes as CEO visits SepangLewis Hamilton has changed the emphasis of his criticism of Ferrari, defending team principal Frédéric Vasseur while continuing to call for significant changes within the organisation. His latest comments suggest that the seven-time world champion does not believe replacing Vasseur would solve Ferrari’s problems, instead pointing towards the wider structure surrounding the team principal. With ... Read morethejudge13.comSun 4 Oct · 07:39 UTCRead →
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