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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur believes the margin it has to close to compete with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in
Leclerc once again showed his speed by being the closest competitor to Verstappen in Jeddah, although facing brake issues in Bahrain hindered his performance. Despite starting on the front row, Leclerc was not satisfied with his car’s balance on new tires, prompting two warm-up laps. Team boss Vasseur acknowledged Ferrari’s need to improve overall to challenge Verstappen effectively. Red Bull’s strong performance in Bahrain showcased their superiority over Ferrari, but Vasseur emphasized the team’s progress in reducing the gap from last year, urging continuous improvement. Vasseur also praised new recruit Oliver Bearman for his strong debut performance despite the challenges of joining the team at short notice.
