Ferrari Retirements: Vasseur Reacts to 2025 Dutch GP & Monza Optimism
- Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur acknowledges the "very tough outcome" of the Dutch Grand Prix, but emphasizes the team's unwavering motivation for their home race at Monza.
- Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc experienced race-ending crashes at Turn 3 of the zandvoort Circuit, resulting in a point-less finish for the Scuderia.
- Hamilton lost control on the painted advertising in light rain, impacting the barrier. Leclerc's race ended due to contact from Kimi Antonelli.
Ferrari Suffers Double Retirement at Dutch Grand Prix, Eyes Monza redemption
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Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur acknowledges the “very tough outcome” of the Dutch Grand Prix, but emphasizes the team’s unwavering motivation for their home race at Monza.
Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc experienced race-ending crashes at Turn 3 of the zandvoort Circuit, resulting in a point-less finish for the Scuderia.
Hamilton lost control on the painted advertising in light rain, impacting the barrier. Leclerc’s race ended due to contact from Kimi Antonelli.
Incident Details
Vasseur explained hamilton’s incident, stating, “He was just a bit wider than the previous lap and probably with the drizzle… the track was a bit damp.He lost the car.”
Hamilton was also handed a five-place grid penalty for the Italian Grand Prix due to a yellow flag infringement during reconnaissance laps at zandvoort.
Penalties & Grid Implications
| Driver | Penalty | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | 5-place grid penalty | Italian Grand Prix |
The team will undoubtedly analyze the data from zandvoort to understand the causes of the crashes and implement preventative measures for Monza.