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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has explained the team’s thinking behind the pitstop that exposed Charles Leclerc to the crash that ended his F1 Dutch GP.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has addressed the team’s strategy regarding the pitstop that led to Charles Leclerc’s collision at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The incident occurred when Kimi Antonelli made an aggressive move at Turn 3, resulting in Leclerc’s premature exit from the race on Lap 53. Ferrari’s decision to pit in response to Mercedes’ earlier stop with Antonelli ultimately played a role in the sequence of events. Despite Leclerc expressing reservations over the pitstop on the team radio, Vasseur defended the strategy, stating it was necessary to combat Isack Hadjar. Ferrari’s double DNF at the Dutch GP was a setback after showing strong pace to challenge Red Bull and McLaren throughout the weekend. Vasseur remains optimistic about Ferrari’s performance potential and ability to compete with top teams in future races.
