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Ferrari’s successful run of podium-scoring results at the start of the 2024 Formula 1 season came to an end in China.
Frederic Vasseur explained the reasons for Ferrari’s lack of podium finishes in the 2024 Formula 1 season. Up until China, Ferrari had been consistently on the podium, even securing a 1-2 finish in Australia. However, in Shanghai, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finished fourth and fifth, with McLaren’s Lando Norris also making it to the top three. Vasseur noted that Ferrari’s issues extended beyond the poor start in the race. He mentioned concerns about timing, strategy, and handling the last stint effectively. Both the drivers had a challenging qualifying session on Saturday, affecting their chances on race day. Vasseur emphasized the importance of starting closer to the front on the grid and highlighted the team’s performance differences on Medium and Hard tires.
