Key Highlights: Ferrari navigated a flawed tyre gamble at the start in Sepang to secure a resilient third- and fourth-place finish for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Team Principal Fred Vasseur admitted that beginning the Grand Prix on slicks was the wrong call, as track conditions dried far slower than anticipated. Hamiltonās long-stint tyre management ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc recovered from dead last to finish fourth in Sepang following an early-race tyre gamble, a puncture, and front wing damage. Ferrari endured a chaotic start on slick tyres in wet conditions, but recovery drives from both Leclerc and podium-finisher Lewis Hamilton bolstered their Constructors’ Championship standing. Leclerc backed Scuderia Ferrari Team ...
Key Highlights Ferrari Chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna have publicly backed Team Principal Fred Vasseur amid speculation about his future. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton defended Vasseur, while Hamilton also said Ferrariās structure could be improved. Vasseur said Ferrari must continue evolving but insisted that his relationship with senior management is strong and ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc says tyre degradation will be the āmain talking pointā at Sepang this weekend. Ferrari topped FP2 through Leclerc, but he believes Red Bull and Mercedes may still be more competitive. Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur warned that extreme conditions and limited grip are creating major setup challenges. Charles Leclerc identifies tyre ...
Key Highlights: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the team must tailor car set-up strictly around race pace due to severe tyre degradation at the Sepang International Circuit. The high-wear Malaysian track marks a stark contrast to recent low-degradation venues such as Monza, Madrid, and Baku. Following a practice session led by Max Verstappen, Ferrari ...
Key Highlights: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur addressed persistent leadership rumors following FP1 at Sepang, stating that recent scrutiny and attacks have become “a bit personal.” Ferrari management and drivers have publicly reaffirmed their backing, citing full confidence in Vasseur despite external speculation fueled by Christian Horner’s remarks. Although Ferrari occupies second in the constructors’ ...
Key Highlights: Ferrari leadership, backed by President John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna, released a formal statement confirming full confidence in team principal Fred Vasseur following persistent media speculation. Rumors accelerated after an interview in The Times where former Red Bull chief Christian Horner referenced Ferrari as a dream role, followed by comments from Lewis ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc has removed all social media applications from his phone to avoid rumours surrounding Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. Leclerc said the speculation is affecting Ferrariās internal serenity, even though the team has limited control over it. Ferrari management has publicly backed Vasseur, while Leclerc described him as highly capable and valuable ...
Key Highlights Ferrari says it has already made its leadership decisions and has āfull confidenceā in Team Principal Fred Vasseur. The statement follows renewed speculation linked to former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner and Ferrariās recent run of results. Ferrari wants its focus at Sepang to remain on race performance, team unity and its ...
Key Highlights Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur dismissed suggestions that split tire strategies for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish Grand Prix were designed to keep the teammates apart on track. Vasseur cited identical strategy splits at McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull as evidence the approach was standard racecraft, not internal conflict management. ...
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has confirmed the Scuderia will continue developing its SF-26 Formula 1 car despite fading championship prospects following a difficult Spanish Grand Prix. Championship deficit grows after Barcelona Lewis Hamilton retired from the Madrid race with brake issues, leaving the seven-time world champion 101 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli in ...
Key Highlights Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid after a sudden brake failure on the opening laps while running third. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed the team attempted remote fixes before retiring the car, citing safety concerns on the wall-lined Madring circuit. Vasseur stated Ferrari had the pace to challenge ...