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"Super flat" Vasseur exactly what Ferrari needed in F1, says Leclerc
Ferrari entered the 2023 season aiming to compete for the world championship, but fell short due to Red Bull’s superior car. They have been struggling to understand why their own car, the SF-23, has been struggling, particularly with tire management during races. However, they have made significant progress since the Dutch Grand Prix, using a methodical approach to unlock the answers they need for a better car in 2024. Charles Leclerc believes that team boss Fred Vasseur’s calm and rational approach has been beneficial in making the right decisions. Ferrari’s breakthrough at the Dutch GP came from focusing on detailed car experiments during Friday practice, leading to a better understanding of their car’s weaknesses. Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have seen improved results since then, including a victory in Singapore and a strong performance in Japan, although Sainz remains cautious about their progress. They have been working on improving tire management, which has been their biggest weakness, and hope to continue making incremental gains.
Source: motorsport
