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Ferrari was hopeful of fighting for a World Championship this year but fell to second in the Constructors’ standings.
Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur emphasized the importance of belief and contributions from all departments within the team, as they aim to close the gap to Red Bull. Despite finishing third in the Constructors’ Championship this year, Ferrari was the only team to defeat Red Bull in a race, with Carlos Sainz’s victory in Singapore. Vasseur acknowledged that the team made mistakes that cost them points this season, such as reliability issues and disqualifications, and highlighted the need to work on these areas. He also mentioned the importance of improving on aerodynamics, engine performance, and all other aspects of the car. While Ferrari made gains in the second half of the season through better understanding and set-up, Vasseur expressed satisfaction but also emphasized the room for improvement in all areas.
