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Vasseur: Ferrari has clawed back 50% of Bahrain 2023 deficit
In the 2023 season opener, Carlos Sainz finished fourth, 48.0 seconds behind winner Max Verstappen, while this year the Spaniard was 25.1 seconds adrift of the Dutchman, in third. Team boss Vasseur highlighted the smaller gap as a sign of the team’s improved position from a year ago. Charles Leclerc’s fourth-place finish despite brake issues was seen as a positive outcome from the race. Vasseur expressed mixed feelings about Ferrari’s performance, acknowledging both positives and negatives such as closing the gap with Red Bull, yet facing technical challenges during the weekend. Ferrari’s focus on resolving brake and pace issues remains crucial for their ongoing competitiveness in a closely contested field against teams like Mercedes, McLaren, and Aston Martin.
