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Ferrari’s F1 drivers want upgrades to make its car better, but Fred Vasseur says the team has “failed massively” in another area it needs to fix if it’s to have hope of a 2025 turnaround
Ferrari is expected to introduce a long-awaited upgrade at the Austrian Grand Prix in Formula 1, aiming to address significant performance issues the team faced in Canada last weekend according to team boss Fred Vasseur. Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have urged the team to enhance their SF-25 car as they believe it has reached its current potential limit. There is a consensus that Ferrari’s key weakness lies in its inability to operate close to the ground in races due to issues with the plank, especially in high-speed corner tracks where additional loads pose challenges. One rumored upgrade in progress involves a revised rear suspension to better manage fast corner loads and improve ride height. Vasseur has refrained from disclosing specific weaknesses in the car but emphasized that the team’s main challenge is not maximizing the current car’s capabilities, necessitating a strategic approach beyond mere technical upgrades. The team remains focused on improving execution and extracting optimal performance rather than relying solely on car potential, with upcoming upgrades planned before the UK Grand Prix to address these concerns.
