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Ferrari has not had the season it was hoping for in the opening 14 rounds – can it come back from the summer break in a stronger position?
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has downplayed the notion of Ferrari being a consistent front-runner in the second half of the season, despite McLaren’s suggestion. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Ferrari will contend for victories for the rest of the season, following Charles Leclerc’s pole position and strong showing in Hungary. However, Ferrari has yet to win a grand prix this year and is the only top-four team still waiting for a victory. Vasseur admitted that Ferrari has shown improvement over the past few races but emphasized the importance of consistency in pace throughout a weekend. He pointed out that Ferrari needs to be more consistent across all conditions, unlike their competitors who excel in every situation. Vasseur acknowledged that Ferrari’s performance has improved but emphasized the need for consistent pace to challenge for wins.
