In a shocking turn of events at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Team Principal, Vasseur, defends the team’s strategy and praises Hamilton’s approach amidst a disappointing finish for the Italian team. Despite expectations of a podium finish, a strategic error under the Safety Car saw Ferrari fall behind. Vasseur justifies the decision to opt for hard tires over the more effective soft ones, a move that ultimately backfired against Russell’s Mercedes.
Vasseur explains, “We had no choice between hard or soft tires under the Safety Car, at least from our perspective.” The Team Principal stands by the initial strategy, acknowledging the challenges faced and the impact of the Safety Car on their race plan. He also extends support to Hamilton, recognizing the difficulties the British driver faces in adapting to the Ferrari.
Regarding Hamilton’s struggles, Vasseur comments, “You can’t replace 12 years of collaboration in 2 weeks or 2 races.” He emphasizes the need for improvement across the team and the paddock, highlighting the constructive approach taken to enhance Hamilton’s adaptation to the car. Vasseur urges patience and concerted efforts from both the team and Hamilton to achieve better results in upcoming races.
The Bahrain Grand Prix debacle serves as a wake-up call for Ferrari, with Vasseur leading the charge for improvement and a more competitive edge in the races to come.
