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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur feared the worse for Charles Leclerc in the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, but is ultimately proud of the side even if their efforts weren’t enough.
Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur acknowledges the progress made by the team, though he understands there is more work to do to challenge Red Bull. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez secured a comfortable 1-2 finish at the season opener, with Verstappen achieving F1’s first Grand Chelem. Despite showing good pace, Carlos Sainz finished third, trailing Verstappen by over 22 seconds. Charles Leclerc encountered brake issues and settled for fourth place, leaving him frustrated. Vasseur notes the improvement compared to last year, emphasizing the need to address ongoing issues to compete effectively. Ferrari’s strong finish in Bahrain positions them as Red Bull’s main rivals for now, but Vasseur remains focused on maximizing their own performance before considering the competition.
