Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari ‘underestimated’ challenge in telling Vasseur admission

While Lewis Hamilton is not retiring, he and Ferrari did perhaps “underestimate” the challenge of his adaptation.

That is the concession made by Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, with Hamilton having hit a new mental low at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Talk of a retirement announcement, however, has since been put to bed.

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari: A slow-burner waiting to flourish?

Hamilton took a major leap of faith by departing Mercedes for Ferrari. While the success in recent years had dried up for the seven-time World Champion, it was a complete shift of environment upon turning 40.

Not only did Hamilton need to settle into the unique Italian culture of the Ferrari team, he also had to gel with the Ferrari engine, having used Mercedes power throughout his illustrious career.

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