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Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur addressed Max Verstappen’s recent test and the legality of it.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has expressed concerns regarding Max Verstappen’s recent testing of previous cars (TPC) prior to the Spanish Grand Prix. Vasseur acknowledged the testing but questioned whether it was solely for development purposes. He emphasized the distinction between TPC tests for racing drivers and those for development. Vasseur suggested that TPC regulations may require further scrutiny to define permissible activities more clearly. The use of TPC tests by current F1 drivers often serves to provide young drivers with exposure to the sport, as seen with Mercedes and Alpine utilizing junior drivers for testing purposes. Vasseur proposed a potential separation between testing activities for racing and non-racing drivers to ensure compliance with regulations.
