Why Ferrari don't regret call to pit Hamilton under Safety Car

At the British Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc secured a brilliant victory for Ferrari, while his teammate Lewis Hamilton finished third after being caught out by a Safety Car period. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur defended the decision to pit Hamilton, explaining that failing to do so would have left him vulnerable on old hard tires against George Russell’s fresh soft tires, despite ultimately conceding second place to the Mercedes driver when the race finished behind the Safety Car. Vasseur noted that Ferrari's performance at Silverstone indicates steady progress despite existing performance deficits. He emphasized that the team's success was the result of small, incremental gains rather than a single major breakthrough. Looking ahead to Spa, Vasseur remains cautious, insisting that the team must continue to work meticulously to maintain their current momentum. Finally, Vasseur praised Charles Leclerc’s performance, stating that he never lost faith in the driver despite recent difficulties. He attributed Leclerc's recent struggles more to a lack of results and confidence rather than a drop in raw talent, and he believes this victory will serve as a significant confidence boost for the rest of the season.