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Hamilton's Monaco Frustration Highlights Ferrari's Strategy and Communication Struggles

Lewis Hamilton finished fifth in the Monaco Grand Prix, questioning Ferrari's unclear strategy and facing recurring communication issues with his race engineer Riccardo Adami.

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Overview

  • Lewis Hamilton expressed dissatisfaction with Ferrari's strategic decisions during the Monaco Grand Prix, citing a lack of clarity about his race objectives.
  • Hamilton's communication issues with his engineer Riccardo Adami resurfaced, with tense exchanges during and after the race.
  • Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur downplayed the tension, attributing delayed responses to the need for safe communication moments during the race.
  • Hamilton's race was further compromised by a three-place grid penalty in qualifying for obstructing Max Verstappen, which Ferrari blamed on a temporary GPS monitoring issue.
  • Despite finishing fifth, Hamilton voiced frustration with the team's performance and communication, underscoring ongoing challenges within Ferrari's operations.