Fred Vasseur has defended Ferrari’s dealing with of the workforce orders state of affairs that unfolded between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton within the Miami Grand Prix, while additionally acknowledging that he might “completely perceive” the frustration displayed by Hamilton.
Hamilton had been working behind seventh-placed Leclerc in eighth because the race entered its latter levels, with the seven-time World Champion on a distinct technique utilizing the medium tyres whereas Leclerc was working the laborious compound.
As Hamilton felt that he had the tempo to catch Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli forward, the Briton steered that he be let by – however because the workforce assessed whether or not to make the swap, Hamilton appeared to develop into more and more pissed off over the radio, at one level sarcastically commenting that the squad ought to “have a tea break while you’re at it”.
The workforce finally determined to make the change, however when Hamilton was then unable to achieve Antonelli, Leclerc was informed that the positions can be reversed again. It appeared that Hamilton, nevertheless, had not but been knowledgeable, although the 40-year-old adopted the order when it was relayed to him.
