P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari has emerged as Red Bull’s closest challengers as the second-fastest team in F1, and boss Frederic Vasseur is sure that sizeable progress has been made.
Frederic Vasseur believes that his Ferrari team has made significant progress, cutting the gap to Formula 1 leaders Red Bull in half despite the strong start to the season. Current World Champion Max Verstappen has dominated the first two races of 2024, winning with significant margins over the closest non-Red Bull competitors, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Although Verstappen has won 21 out of the last 24 races since the 2023 season, Ferrari has emerged as the closest challenger, reducing Red Bull’s winning margin in Bahrain. Vasseur acknowledges that assessing true race performance can be tricky due to varying strategies, but he is confident that Ferrari has successfully narrowed the gap to Red Bull. The team’s improved performance is attributed to enhancements across all areas, emphasizing the importance of continuous development and aero efficiency. Ferrari has upcoming upgrades planned, understanding that every team is striving to improve, and the focus remains on implementing effective upgrades that enhance the car’s performance.
