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Ferrari is seeking to overturn a difficult run of Formula 1 seasons – team boss Frederic Vasseur has detailed how he is planning to reel its rivals in.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has outlined his strategy to close the gap to Red Bull, which has dominated five of the first seven races this season. Despite McLaren’s recent challenge, Ferrari is currently deemed the third-fastest team, displaying promising pace at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc finished third in that race, trailing Max Verstappen by only seven seconds. As they aim for their first Monaco victory since 2017, Vasseur emphasized the importance of car set-up on the narrow track. Ferrari introduced a significant upgrade in Imola to maintain their progress, with Vasseur stressing the need to expedite development to keep up with the leading pack in the tight competition.