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The Ferrari boss does not feel McLaren is making more progress than the Scuderia.
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur denied claims that McLaren is out-developing the Scuderia, stating the progress appears slower due to various factors. McLaren’s MCL38 has surpassed Ferrari’s SF-24 as the nearest rival to Red Bull following an upgrade package introduced in Miami. Lando Norris’ success against Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s setbacks have shifted the pecking order in Formula 1. Vasseur emphasized that although McLaren’s development pace is notable, Ferrari is content with their progress and anticipates further improvements. The convergence of the field in the third season of ground effects rules has led to more refined upgrade packages and increased competition among teams. Vasseur highlighted the importance of extracting maximum performance from new upgrades, emphasizing the ongoing development race in Formula 1.
