Lewis Hamilton has given his full backing to Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur amid rumours of a rift, but insists the team needs structural changes to return to the front.
The comments come after Christian Horner's remarks that leading Ferrari would be a 'dream' sparked fresh speculation about Vasseur's future. Ferrari issued a statement reaffirming their confidence in the Frenchman.
Hamilton, who joined Ferrari in 2026, emphasised the importance of stability and unity within the team. "Structure is very important and definitely stability. Ultimately having everyone rolling in the same direction is key, probably in any business," he said.
When asked if Ferrari are moving in the same direction, Hamilton replied, "I think Fred has the full backing." He also called Vasseur a fantastic leader and the right person to take the team forward.
However, Hamilton did not shy away from highlighting the need for change. "There is a structure that's been there for some time, whether or not that needs looking at moving forward. There are also people above Fred, and it's not about one person. Fred has led the team, he's helped make changes in the past year. He's helped us get to the second Constructors' Championship, that's a huge step from last year," he added.
Hamilton also pointed out that Ferrari's current deficit is purely on the engine side. "The deficit we have is simply just on engine, and that's something we don't sh..." (truncated).
His teammate, Charles Leclerc, has also offered his support to Vasseur, saying, "I trust Fred."
With rumours persisting, including the possibility of Antonello Coletta taking over, the situation at Ferrari remains fluid. For now, Vasseur appears to have the confidence of his drivers and the management.
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