Vasseur claims Hamilton would have won Barcelona GP without VSC
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur stated that Lewis Hamilton would have secured victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix even without the aid of the virtual safety car. This assertion follows Hamilton's strong performance on a three-stop strategy, implying his pace was sufficient for a win. Ferrari had anticipated high tire degradation, prompting an early commitment to a three-stop plan. The race is still ongoing as teams continue to navigate tire strategy in response to track conditions.
- •Vasseur believes Hamilton's pace was enough for victory.
- •Ferrari opted for a three-stop strategy early in the race.
- •The race involves high tire degradation affecting team strategies.
- •Current conditions prompted ongoing adjustments from all teams.
- •The match is still in progress with no declared winner.
- 5:23 PMAutosport — Why Vasseur believes Hamilton didn't need the VSC to win F1's Barcelona GP
- 5:20 PMMotorsport.com — Fred Vasseur: Lewis Hamilton would have won Barcelona GP without VSC help
"Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says Lewis Hamilton would have won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix without the virtual safety car, such was the Briton's pace on his three-stop strategy. With the expectation of high tyre degradation, Ferrari committed to the three-stopper early with Hamilton and opened with its first pit stop at the end of his 11th tour to trade his soft ...Keep reading
"Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says Lewis Hamilton would have won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix without the virtual safety car, such was the Briton's pace on his three-stop strategy. With the expectation of high tyre degradation, Ferrari committed to the three-stopper early with Hamilton and opened with its first pit stop at the end of his 11th tour to trade his soft ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 14, 2026, 5:23 PMWhy Vasseur believes Hamilton didn't need the VSC to win F1's Barcelona GP
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says Lewis Hamilton would have won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix without the virtual safety car, such was the Briton's pace on his three-stop strategy. With the expectation of high tyre degradation, Ferrari committed to the three-stopper early with Hamilton and opened with its first pit stop at the end of his 11th tour to trade his soft ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 14, 2026, 5:20 PMFred Vasseur: Lewis Hamilton would have won Barcelona GP without VSC help
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says Lewis Hamilton would have won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix without the virtual safety car, such was the Briton's pace on his three-stop strategy. With the expectation of high tyre degradation, Ferrari committed to the three-stopper early with Hamilton and opened with its first pit stop at the end of his 11th tour to trade his soft ...Keep reading
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