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Ferrari Formula 1 boss Frederic Vasseur is convinced that grid position dictated the result at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and cost the side a chance at the victory. The marque introduced its much-anticipated upgrades at Imola and began the weekend on a promising note with the quickest time in the opening two practice hours. […]
The Ferrari team introduced their highly anticipated upgrades at Imola and showed promise with the fastest time in the initial practice sessions. However, they ended up qualifying behind Max Verstappen and the two McLaren drivers, with Leclerc and Sainz struggling to gain ground. Despite moving up a spot due to Piastri’s grid penalty, Leclerc couldn’t overtake Norris in the race, and team principal Vasseur acknowledged Ferrari’s improvements but noted their qualifying challenges. Vasseur expressed mixed emotions, feeling that Ferrari could have achieved a better result if they secured a 1-2 qualifying position. Leclerc briefly led in the race but made a mistake, allowing Norris to pull ahead, and Vasseur attributed their fluctuating pace to tire management challenges faced by all teams. While acknowledging the difficulty of overtaking, Vasseur emphasized the importance of putting pressure on competitors to potentially force errors.
