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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has explained how he cannot order Charles Leclerc to go against a previous F1 instruction.
After the British Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc criticized himself harshly for his performance, and Alfa Romeo team boss Fred Vasseur respects Leclerc’s self-awareness but believes he sometimes blames himself excessively.
Leclerc’s talent in qualifying is undeniable, with 26 pole positions in his F1 career, placing him 12th in the all-time list along with Mika Hakkinen, behind Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Despite Leclerc’s impressive pole positions, he struggled to convert them into race wins during the 2023 season, prompting discussions with Vasseur about his approach.
Vasseur appreciates Leclerc’s ability to take responsibility for his mistakes but now finds it challenging to persuade him to make significant changes to his racing strategy.
The relationship between Leclerc and Vasseur highlights the delicate balance between self-criticism and constructive improvement in the competitive world of Formula 1.
