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Vasseur insists Hamilton's win was inevitable, despite VSC impact

Vasseur insists Hamilton's win was inevitable, despite VSC impact

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📰 Read the full article: https://sports-podcasts.com/en/episode/formule-1-vasseur-insists-hamiltons-win-was-inevitable-despite-vsc-impact/ Lewis Hamilton's win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix is underlined by Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur's bold claim: Hamilton would have triumphed even without the Virtual Safety Car. Here’s why this race strategy could redefine team dynamics for the remainder of the season. Ferrari’s aggressive three-stop strategy positioned Hamilton perfectly, despite Mercedes opting for a traditional two-stop plan. Hamilton's first pit stop came on lap 11, allowing him to switch to hard tyres, forcing Mercedes to react under pressure from his pace. The turning point occurred during Hamilton's middle stint on medium tyres; he closed the gap to George Russell, ultimately forcing Mercedes to make an early stop. Alonso's late retirement triggered a Virtual Safety Car, enabling Hamilton to pit with minimal time loss, rejoining ahead of Russell. Vasseur insists that, had the VSC not occurred, Ferrari still held an advantage. "We would have won the race, perhaps with a bit less," he stated, emphasizing their strategic edge with fresher tyres. Inside Mercedes, Russell acknowledged that while the VSC impacted their race, it didn't alter the inevitable outcome. "Lewis had really great pace today," he admitted. This race outcome highlights Ferrari's strategic prowess and Hamilton's relentless drive heading into future competitions. #F1Barcelona #HamiltonVictory #Formula1Highlights #sports #podcast 🏆 More Formula 1 podcasts: https://sports-podcasts.com/en/sport/formule-1/ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoWFEoIqbbFs-AvEaCBXs98bCsoiduTaA
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