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Carlos Sainz has defended Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur after recent reports cast doubt over his position at the team following a difficult start to the 2025 F1 season.
Carlos Sainz has defended Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur amidst recent doubts over his position following the tough start to the 2025 Formula 1 season. Despite criticism from the Italian media and Ferrari trailing McLaren by 197 points, the team denies speculation of Vasseur’s replacement, labeling it as “fantasy.” Ferrari, without a race win in 2025, falls short of expectations set after narrowly missing the Constructors’ title in 2024. Sainz, now at Williams after Ferrari, remarks on the media’s tendency to point fingers when results falter at Ferrari. He acknowledges the tough decision of being replaced by Lewis Hamilton but maintains a positive relationship with Vasseur. Sainz expresses surprise at Ferrari’s struggles this season, believing the team was ready to challenge for the championship when he departed. With no involvement in the development of the 2025 cars, he credits McLaren’s excellence for their success and acknowledges their strong drivers.
