P1racenews AI automatic summary:
After three races, it is evident Ferrari is hot on Red Bull’s heels. While the gap is not completely closed yet, at this rate it does not seem it will be long before the Italian squad makes the final move to compete for the title.
At the end of 2022, Ferrari replaced team boss Mattia Binotto following a season marred by errors, crashes, and strategic blunders, with Red Bull and Max Verstappen dominating the titles despite Ferrari starting strong. Binotto was succeeded by Fred Vasseur, who faced challenges with the 2023 car’s development as Red Bull continued its dominance and Ferrari struggled with tyre degradation. Despite the setbacks, Ferrari slowly improved under Vasseur’s leadership, becoming the second-fastest team in the field behind Red Bull, showing progress in strategy, pit stops, and driver confidence. Ferrari demonstrated its competitiveness by securing a one-two finish in Australia when Red Bull faced issues, highlighting the impact of improved strategy and team performance under Vasseur’s guidance. Vasseur’s influence has been instrumental in Ferrari’s recovery, with the team showcasing its ability to leverage strategy to overcome speed disadvantages and compete effectively at the top level of Formula 1.
