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Ferrari Formula 1 boss Frederic Vasseur declared there should be no “excuses” after admitting the team’s race preparations in the
Ferrari’s perfect record of podium finishes at the start of the 2024 season was interrupted in Shanghai when McLaren’s Lando Norris finished between the Red Bull drivers. Charles Leclerc remained optimistic about the team’s race pace despite starting from sixth and seventh positions due to their poor one-lap performance. However, in the race, Leclerc could not challenge Norris for the lead and finished fourth, 10 seconds behind. Team principal Vasseur acknowledged that Ferrari made mistakes in car setup for the Shanghai circuit. Ferrari plans to introduce new parts for their car in Miami and a larger upgrade package at their home race in Imola. Despite the planned upgrades, Vasseur emphasized the importance of maximizing the current potential of the car before focusing on developments. Leclerc and Sainz struggled with pace on the Hard tires, losing ground to competitors during the race.
