Source:REUTERS/Edgar Su
[Saba Sports News] F1 seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton’s start with Ferrari has been tumultuous, with team principal Fred Vasseur admitting that the team incorrectly adjusted the setup after winning the sprint race in the Chinese Grand Prix, leading to a performance drop in the main race. This candid admission reveals the technical conundrum behind Hamilton’s pole position and subsequent victory in the sprint race being nullified, exposing the deep-seated crisis faced by this iconic Italian team in the new season. In last Saturday’s sprint race, Hamilton led throughout and won, showcasing a championship style that thrilled fans; however, just 24 hours later, his car became a struggling machine that couldn’t even see the tail lights of the McLaren. Ironically, when Hamilton screamed over the radio that he “couldn’t find the balance at all,” the team engineers were unable to provide effective solutions. Most concerning is Vasseur’s attempt to downplay the crisis by suggesting that the team’s performance will fluctuate throughout the season. F1 insiders reveal that Hamilton has privately expressed dissatisfaction with the direction of car development multiple times. It is clear that this once-great team that nurtured the Schumacher dynasty is facing an unprecedented trust crisis.