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Leclerc thought Vasseur would need more time to change Ferrari
Frédéric Vasseur, who previously led the Renault and Sauber F1 teams, took the reins at Scuderia Ferrari in December 2022, succeeding Mattia Binotto. Under Vasseur’s leadership, several changes have been made, including appointing Enrico Cardile as the new technical director and recruiting Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time F1 world champion, from Mercedes to join Ferrari in 2025. Charles Leclerc praised Vasseur for quickly understanding and reshaping Ferrari’s operations, acknowledging the importance of adapting to the team’s rich history and unique working culture. The relationship between Vasseur and Leclerc, established during their time at ART Grand Prix and Sauber, has fostered a strong partnership based on mutual trust and a shared vision for Ferrari’s success. Leclerc expressed his commitment to Ferrari and confidence in Vasseur’s long-term plan, citing it as a key factor in his decision to renew his contract with the iconic team.
