Hamilton Stays Firm Amidst Scuderia Chaos - Ferrari Denies Speculations on Team Boss's Departure
Tumult at Ferrari, yet Hamilton remains unyielding on retirement plans - Disarray within Ferrari's ranks, yet Hamilton remains unfazed about potential resignation.
Let's spill the tea on Lewis Hamilton's life in F1 with Ferrari! With all the juicy rumors swirling around, the record world champion is on a mission for victory. Montreal, where he scored his first Grand Prix win 18 years ago and has more wins than anyone but Michael Schumacher, might be just the place.
But before strapping in for his Canadian debut, Hamilton addressed some chatter head-on. "To those spinning yarns about me considering early retirement: I've only just joined Ferrari," he stated plainly. The false reports coming from Italy suggest Hamilton will quit due to frustration are as baseless as a burnt-out match. "I'm here for a few more years, I'm here for the long haul," he confirmed: "No secrets here - stop spinning these tales!"
Is Vasseur on thin ice?
Things are tense at Ferrari once again, with the proud Italians nowhere near the title. As usual, someone's gotta take the fall, and it's not Hamilton, the star recruit from Mercedes with an eye-popping salary worth up to 99 million euros annually.
Reports from Italy suggest team boss Frédéric Vasseur (57) could face the chopping block[1][2]. Ferrari is 199 points behind leaders McLaren in the constructors' championship, with Hamilton at sixth and teammate Charles Leclerc at fifth. They're both far behind standings leader Oscar Piastri, and a driver title this season is off the table[1][2]. "I stand with Fred all the way," said Hamilton amidst the grim outlook: "He's the reason I joined Ferrari. We're on the same page."
Leclerc echoes the sentiment. "No clue where this comes from. So I'll just ignore it," he said in the paddock in Quebec[1][2]. The tumult at Scuderia is dominating discussions leading up to the Grand Prix on Sunday (8:00 p.m. / Sky and RTL)[1][2].
"It's typical Ferrari," said ex-Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, now with Williams since the start of the year[1][2]. "As soon as things don't go well at Ferrari, the media jumps on the bandwagon and the tantrums begin."
It's never quiet at Scuderia, partly due to sky-high expectations that haven't been met since the last title win by Kimi Räikkönen 18 years ago[1][2]. "Most people are clueless about what's happening behind the scenes at Ferrari," said Hamilton, who did pull off a surprising sprint victory in China[1][2]. He's often had to battle a tricky-to-handle ride, most recently in Spain where he complained the vehicle felt bad on the track[1][2].
The issue has been identified, Hamilton assured[1][2]. He can't say more about the root causes. There's hope that things will turn around in Canada[1][2]. "Winning here seems unrealistic right now, but a podium finish within reach," said teammate Leclerc[1][2].
No cause for despair, yet.
After half a year with Ferrari, Hamilton understands progress, if any, will be slow and require patience and hard work[1][2]. He has no regrets about his decision to move to Ferrari, though a good weekend would definitely help[1][2].
Hamilton is even considering buying a property near the legendary Ferrari factory in Maranello[1][2]. "Italy's got me smitten. It's romantically intoxicating when you're here," said Hamilton, happier than ever off the track[1][2]. He recently met with the Prime Minister in London to talk education policies and launched new campaigns with key partners[1][2]. "My business projects are thriving, and I'm working hard to make on-track results match off-track success," said Hamilton[1][2].
- Lewis Hamilton
- Ferrari
- Italy
- Formula 1
- Montreal
- Scuderia
- Charles Leclerc
- Retirement
- Canada
- Car
- Dismissal
- Michael Schumacher
- Mercedes-Benz
Enrichment Insights
- Reports from Italian media have been speculating about the potential departure of Ferrari's team principal, Frédéric Vasseur, because of disappointing results. Vasseur has responded to these rumors by criticizing them as "disrespectful" and stating that they are negatively affecting the team's focus[1][2][5].
- Ferrari has denied the rumors, calling them "nonsense"[5]. Despite this, Vasseur has hinted that the media scrutiny might be impacting the team's progress[3].
- Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has voiced his support for Vasseur, stating that changing him would be "nuts"[4].
- Vasseur's initial three-year contract is set to expire at the end of 2025, adding to the speculation about his future[5].
- After addressing rumors about his possible retirement, Lewis Hamilton remains committed to his Formula One career with Ferrari, aiming to make a lasting impact in Italy, just as he did when he scored his first Grand Prix win in Montreal 18 years ago.
- As Ferrari grapples with disappointing results and rumors of team boss Frédéric Vasseur's potential dismissal, European leagues and sports like football find their places on the back burner, with the focus remaining squarely on the turbulent world of motor sport and the upcoming GP of Canada.
