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Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari’s improved “emotional management” under Fred Vasseur has enabled it to overcome issues quicker in F1 compared to the past.
Ferrari started the previous season as the main rival to Red Bull, achieving 10 podiums and two wins in the initial eight races with their revamped SF-24 car. However, updates in Spain caused excessive bouncing at high speeds, leading to a mid-season slump that hindered Ferrari from capitalizing on Red Bull’s struggles. In response, Ferrari introduced more developments at Monza and finished the season with the most points in the last eight races, although they fell short of clinching the Constructors’ title, according to Leclerc. Leclerc emphasized that Ferrari’s lack of competitiveness at various points in 2024 was a key factor in their ultimate failure to win the championship, stressing the importance of a stronger start to the new season. Despite challenges faced by all teams with new parts last season, Leclerc believes Ferrari, under Vasseur’s leadership, is better equipped to handle unexpected issues in the upcoming season, particularly with the complexity of the current car regulations.
