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Team principal Fred Vasseur takes pride in the way Ferrari battled back after a difficult start to the Formula 1 season, particularly in the wake of preseason expectations that he believes were unr…
Ferrari team principal, Fred Vasseur, acknowledges that expectations for the team were too high at the start of the Formula 1 season. Despite winning two of the first three races, Ferrari struggled to consistently challenge Red Bull and finished second in the constructors’ championship. Vasseur admits that Ferrari quickly realized it was not in a position to regularly fight for wins again. He highlights the team’s resilience and progression throughout the season, particularly after challenging races in Jeddah, Miami, Spain, and Zandvoort. Vasseur praises the performances of both drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, but acknowledges that only Max Verstappen enjoyed consistent success.
