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Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has denied the notion that last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix showed that the team has been outdeveloped against its Formula 1 rivals. The Italian marque began the season as Red Bull’s closest challenger with an overhauled SF-24 delivering two victories and nine podiums in the opening eight rounds. However, Ferrari’s sublime […]
Ferrari started the season strong, securing two victories and nine podiums in the first eight rounds as Red Bull’s main rival. However, their performance took a hit in Canada with a double retirement, and Spain saw them struggle with pace. Despite bringing upgrades to Barcelona, Ferrari couldn’t keep up with their rivals, finishing fifth and sixth. Team principal Vasseur expressed satisfaction with the upgrades, emphasizing the ongoing development race in Formula 1. Vasseur recognized that it may take a few races to fully unlock the potential of upgrades and believes in incremental progress. Facing criticism of weak pace, Vasseur highlighted the continuous evolution in F1 and defended Ferrari’s development pace compared to McLaren.
