Fred Vasseur has played down any concerns about Lewis Hamilton’s form ahead of his arrival at Ferrari, following comments made by the seven-time world champion labeling himself “not fast anymore”.
The 2024 season was one of luck and mixed emotions for Hamilton, as he came into the campaign knowing it would be his last at Mercedes after announcing his move to Ferrari in 2025 in February.
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Initially, the Silver Arrows saw their struggles from the previous two seasons continue as the year progressed, but then there were signs of progress which eventually led to a memorable victory for Hamilton at the British Grand Prix, marking his first victory since 2021. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
He followed up with another win in Belgium, but appeared to have a tougher time in the latter stages of the campaign, with the Brit especially critical of his own performance in qualifying.