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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has tempered Charles Leclerc’s concerns that Ferrari’s struggles in wet conditions will remain with the brand-new F1 cars in 2026.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur reassured Charles Leclerc that the team’s struggles in wet conditions won’t persist with the new Formula 1 cars in 2026. The team’s hold on second place in the Constructors’ Championship has weakened recently, starting with a double DNF at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Despite hoping for improvement at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Ferrari faced difficulties in the rain during qualifying, with Lewis Hamilton being the slowest. Leclerc expressed frustration about Ferrari’s longstanding issue with wet weather performance, noting the lack of grip and tire efficiency. Vasseur dismissed concerns about Ferrari’s wet weather performance in 2026, emphasizing that the team is always striving to improve and develop new solutions. He clarified that the upcoming car will have no carryover parts from the current one, indicating a fresh approach to address performance challenges.
