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Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has lamented F1’s precarious tyre preservation mandate that has been plaguing the grid for “the last 25 seasons”.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur expressed frustration over Formula 1’s tire preservation regulations affecting the grid for the past 25 seasons.
Despite currently standing second in the Constructors’ Championship, Ferrari trails McLaren by a significant 238 points.
McLaren’s dominance in 2025 has been attributed to their exceptional tire management with the MCL39 car.
Vasseur believes controlling tire degradation is crucial in today’s F1, affecting competitiveness significantly.
Acknowledging McLaren’s strength in tire management, Vasseur admits Ferrari’s title prospects are slim in 2025.
Ferrari aims to avoid a winless season and hopes for some successes against the dominant McLaren.
