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Ferrari ‘fully focused’ following F1 summer break

Lewis Hamilton downbeat after day to forget at Belgian GP
  • Lewis Hamilton is reportedly 'ready' for the Dutch Grand Prix, with his Ferrari team “fully focused” following Formula One's summer shutdown.
  • Hamilton had previously described himself as “absolutely useless” and suggested Ferrari replace him after finishing 12th at the last race in Hungary.
  • Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur stated that both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are prepared, and the team is determined to achieve positive results.
  • The team aims to maintain the positive momentum built up in recent races and improve their competitiveness in the latter part of the season.
  • Hamilton is currently 42 points behind team-mate Charles Leclerc in the world championship and is still awaiting his first podium in Ferrari colours.
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