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Leclerc thought Vasseur would need more time to change Ferrari
Former Renault and Sauber F1 team principal Vasseur took over as the head of the Scuderia in December 2022, replacing Mattia Binotto. Since then, Vasseur has made significant changes, appointing Enrico Cardile as Ferrari’s new technical director and enticing Lewis Hamilton to join the team in 2025, among other key decisions. Despite the rapid changes, driver Charles Leclerc has been impressed with how quickly Vasseur has adapted to the team and implemented his own ideas. Leclerc praised Vasseur for understanding the Ferrari tradition and quickly establishing his vision for the team. The close relationship between Vasseur and Leclerc, who have worked together in the past, has been instrumental in their successful collaboration and shared commitment to achieving success at Ferrari. Leclerc expressed his confidence in Vasseur’s leadership and vision for the team, emphasizing the importance of trust and alignment in their partnership.
