Jun 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during FP2 practice at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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Lewis Hamilton Calls Fred Vasseur the “Main Reason” for Joining Ferrari!

Lewis Hamilton rejects Fred Vasseur replacement rumors from Ferrari!

Jun 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during FP2 practice at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The 2025 Formula 1 championship is starting to play out quite differently for many teams. There were many changes to teams performance and driver pairings. Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton were the biggest the surprise for the upcoming season. But, contrary to their hopes, their 2025 season is less than ideal.

The current season has put Ferrari on the backfoot once again compared to its rivals. They were absolutely flying in the 2024 season with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz winning races and podiums. In 2025, they are no longer a front runner team. To top it off, Lewis Hamilton is struggling evidently to adapt to their car and team dynamics. As such, there were rumors about Ferrari replacing their team principal once again. While Ferrari has promptly denied the claims, Lewis Hamilton went a step further to establish his confidence in Fred Vasseur.

Lewis Hamilton is in Full Support of Fred Vasseur

Lewis Hamilton is the epicenter of all news regarding Ferrari currently. The Tifosi and media are waiting for his comeback to the team. Hamilton is not supportive of a leadership change in Ferrari. The seven-time champion is inclined toward working with Fred Vasseur.

“We’re working hard in the background, things aren’t perfect but, for me, I’m here to work with the team but also with Fred – I want Fred here. I do believe Fred is the person to take us to the top, so that’s that. So it’s all nonsense.”

“Most people don’t know what’s going on in the background. It isn’t all easy, it’s not like it’s all the smoothest sailing in the background – we are having to make changes and there is a lot of work to do, and there is naturally a lot of pressure because we want to win, but that’s not any part of the discussion at moment.”

Lewis Hamilton hit out at "nonsense" speculation about boss Fred Vasseur's future at Ferrari 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/9NAwJP3SOP
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) June 13, 2025

There were also questions about Hamilton retiring from Formula 1 soon. Hamilton has dismissed any such rumors calling it excessive. He has reiterated his decision to stay with the team. Lewis Hamilton was rather relieved after the Spanish GP. Both Ferrari are suffering from the same issue which means they can try to find a solution using data from Leclerc’s SF25.

Nevertheless, the struggles of Ferrari in 2025 and their challenges every race weekend are a huge deterrent. The Maranello outfit will have to work overtime if they want to win any races this season. Their current pace definitely doesn’t reflect any positive news for them in the world championship.

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