Abishek D Praphullalumar
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has fiercely defended Lewis Hamilton after critics questioned his slow start to the 2025 season. Following a tough Saudi Arabian GP, where Hamilton finished seventh over 30 seconds behind teammate Charles Leclerc speculation began swirling around the Briton’s form. But Vasseur shut down the noise, calling the criticism “f**** bullst” and saying the onus is on Ferrari, not Hamilton.
Vasseur referenced Max Verstappen’s underwhelming Bahrain performance to highlight the double standard, urging fans and media to stay level-headed: “When we’re up, we’re not champions. When we’re down, we’re not nobodies.” He also reaffirmed Ferrari’s commitment to helping Hamilton adjust to the SF-25 and said the team is already working to fix the balance and tire issues plaguing his pace.
The message from Ferrari is clear: it’s early days, and Hamilton’s potential is intact. Vasseur believes step-by-step development will bring results without knee-jerk reactions or media sensationalism.
