Vasseur suggests Ferrari ‘underestimated’ Hamilton’s move

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has acknowledged that the Scuderia may have "underestimated" the scale of Lewis Hamilton's adaptation challenges in his first season. Vasseur remains confident that Hamilton will soon return to his peak performance, despite a mixed start to the campaign which included a Sprint pole and win in China, alongside some early qualifying exits. He emphasized that joining Ferrari represents a complete cultural and environmental shift for the seven-time champion after decades with UK-based teams, leading to immense expectations. Vasseur stressed the importance of unwavering support from the Maranello squad, affirming his belief in Hamilton's commitment and pace to succeed.