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Ferrari "made too many mistakes" for F1 podium fight at Chinese GP
Ferrari, which had shown strong performance in the 2024 season, faced a disappointing outcome at the recent Shanghai event, where Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz qualified sixth and seventh, falling behind Max Verstappen. Despite moving up to finish fourth and fifth, they couldn’t challenge Lando Norris of McLaren who secured second place. Team principal Vasseur acknowledged that Ferrari made too many mistakes in optimizing their setup for the unique Shanghai circuit, affecting their qualifying performance. Both drivers struggled at the race start for grip, exacerbating the difficulty of their recovery during the event. Vasseur highlighted the team’s challenge with hard compound tires versus mediums, emphasizing the need for further investigation. Despite the tough conditions in Shanghai, Vasseur stressed the importance of focusing on improvement rather than making excuses for the team’s performance.
