Hamilton, Leclerc rally behind embattled Ferrari boss Vasseur amid job rumours

Sepang, Oct 1 — Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc voiced their support for Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur on Thursday, expressing their concerns that Ferrari's overall organization may be the issue. The Scuderia are currently in second place behind Mercedes in the team standings, ahead of the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Rumors linking former Red Bull chief Christian Horner to Vasseur's potential job loss have not subsided, with Leclerc reportedly being asked about him "25 times a day" in Baku. At a press conference in Sepang, Hamilton hailed Vasseur as "a fantastic leader." He claimed that various individuals have been replaced in Vasseur's position, but the team remains committed to him.

"He is the one who can steer this team in the right direction," Hamilton stated. Leclerc dismissed the "silly rumors" surrounding Vasseur's future and reaffirmed his trust in him. Hamilton further suggested that Ferrari's structure might warrant attention and emphasized that Vasseur is not solely accountable for the team's performance.

"There are other people above Fred, and it's not about one person," he said. The F1 star expressed frustration with the excessive negativity, particularly towards Ferrari, a brand that stands out as the most iconic and successful in the sport.