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The Ferrari boss guided the team to third in his first full season in charge, and was the only other team boss other than Christian Horner to win a Grand Prix.
Frederic Vasseur discussed the fine line between success and disaster in the 2023 Formula 1 season, with the chasing pack closely behind Red Bull. Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin were all competing for best of the rest on each Grand Prix weekend. The teams experienced significant form fluctuations due to upgrade packages and some falling behind in development. Ferrari struggled initially but improved after the summer break, with Sainz winning in Singapore. Despite this, they couldn’t catch Mercedes for second place. Vasseur emphasized the impact of set-up and track conditions on a team’s performance, highlighting the need to stay focused on their approach.
