Fred Vasseur downplays Hamilton's title chances after Barcelona win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:27 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur dismissed the notion of discussing Lewis Hamilton's title prospects following his victory in Barcelona. Hamilton's win allowed him to cut Kimi Antonelli's championship lead significantly. He is currently in second place after recently gaining momentum by reducing Antonelli's advantage by 25 points. Vasseur emphasized that his focus is not on personal title aspirations or comparisons. Hamilton's performance at the Barcelona race comes after his climb to second in the standings post-Monaco and has re-energized championship conversations.
- •Fred Vasseur believes discussing title chances is premature.
- •Lewis Hamilton cut Kimi Antonelli's lead by 25 points in Barcelona.
- •Hamilton is currently second in the championship standings.
- •Hamilton's victory followed his strong performance in Monaco.
- •Vasseur maintains a team-focused approach amid title talk.
- 7:27 AMMotorsport.com — "Two weeks ago it was a disaster" - Fred Vasseur brushes aside Lewis Hamilton title talk
- 7:27 AMYahoo Sports — "Two weeks ago it was a disaster" - Fred Vasseur brushes aside Lewis Hamilton title talk
"Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is not interested in weighing his team's and Lewis Hamilton's title chances, despite the Briton reducing Kimi Antonelli's championship lead with his victory in Barcelona. Hamilton had already climbed to second in the standings after Monaco and then cut Antonelli's advantage by 25 points in Spain, helped by his own victory and the Italian's retirement. Read ...Keep reading
"Ferrari team boss doesn't want to engage in title talk despite Lewis Hamilton cutting Kimi Antonelli's championship lead with his Barcelona victory
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 18, 2026, 7:27 AM"Two weeks ago it was a disaster" - Fred Vasseur brushes aside Lewis Hamilton title talk
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is not interested in weighing his team's and Lewis Hamilton's title chances, despite the Briton reducing Kimi Antonelli's championship lead with his victory in Barcelona. Hamilton had already climbed to second in the standings after Monaco and then cut Antonelli's advantage by 25 points in Spain, helped by his own victory and the Italian's retirement. Read ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:27 AM"Two weeks ago it was a disaster" - Fred Vasseur brushes aside Lewis Hamilton title talk
Ferrari team boss doesn't want to engage in title talk despite Lewis Hamilton cutting Kimi Antonelli's championship lead with his Barcelona victory
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