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Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur contends Charles Leclerc’s recent Formula 1 errors have derived from attempting to compensate for the team’s dip in competitiveness. Leclerc was named as a potential title challenger when he ended his home race hoodoo with a win in Monaco which closed him to 31 points behind Max Verstappen. However, Ferrari has […]
Leclerc was touted as a possible contender for the championship after breaking his winless streak in Monaco, narrowing the points gap to Max Verstappen to 31. However, Ferrari’s performance dipped following accelerated updates in Spain, causing Leclerc’s season to falter with only 12 points in the last four races. Mistakes, such as overdriving in Q3 in Austria and encountering wing damage, have plagued Leclerc’s recent performances. Team principal Vasseur acknowledged Ferrari’s role in the regression, emphasizing the need to analyze the situation thoroughly. Despite a misjudged Intermediate tire gamble at Silverstone, Vasseur defended Ferrari’s decision-making, acknowledging the team’s effort to strategize effectively for Leclerc’s races.
