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Ferrari Formula 1 boss Frederic Vasseur believes that the team’s strong showing in the Japanese Grand Prix shows it has
Vasseur’s first season leading Ferrari last year had its challenges with an unpredictable car and struggles converting one-lap pace to consistent race results. However, Ferrari has made progress with the new SF-24 charger being lighter on the tires. Despite starting fourth and eighth at Suzuka, both Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc maintained Ferrari’s podium streak this season. Vasseur praised the team’s strategy, pit stops, and tire management after the race. Ferrari has improved significantly on tire management, but Vasseur emphasized the need for continuous improvement to address other weaknesses. He also cautioned that challenges may arise in managing tire degradation in future races.
