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Ferrari has been criticised for a series of botched strategy calls it has made in recent years but Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has defended its choices this year.
Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has defended the team’s strategy calls throughout the 2023 Formula 1 season, despite criticism. Changes were made to the team’s strategy department before the season, with Ravin Jain taking over as Strategy Director. However, Ferrari faced backlash for giving Charles Leclerc a one-stop strategy at the United States Grand Prix, where he dropped from pole position to sixth place. Vasseur acknowledged the mistake but highlighted that overall, the team’s strategy went well. Despite falling short of expectations, Vasseur stated that Ferrari delivered on strategy when the car had good pace. The team’s strategy department received praise for being calm and making good decisions when the pace was strong.
