Ferrari Boss Vasseur Insists on Same Approach Despite Disastrous Canadian Grand Prix
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has emphasized that the Italian marque will maintain its current approach despite suffering a torrid weekend in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix. The team’s dominant performance in Monaco, where the SF-24 proved to be the best-equipped car to handle the bumps and kerbs, had pegged them as favorites in Montreal. However, Ferrari struggled with tyre temperature and suffered a double Q2 elimination, with various problems contributing to both drivers failing to reach the finish.
Charles Leclerc’s Misfortunes
Charles Leclerc’s prospects were hampered from the second lap due to a developing engine issue, which cost him up to a second per lap at some stages during the race. Although he managed to execute a complete reset during a pit stop to eliminate the issue, a premature gamble on slicks left him one lap down and eventually led to his retirement.
Carlos Sainz’s Struggles
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz had a subdued outing but began to extract more pace as the track dried when he spun at Turn 6 and collected Alex Albon.
“It was not the best one,” Vasseur admitted. “The most difficult, I don’t know that. But, for sure, it was not the best one.”
Ferrari’s win and double podium in Monaco had seen them close to 24 points behind Red Bull, but Max Verstappen’s return to the top step has more than doubled the gap. Vasseur has insisted that the team will encounter more setbacks, but he’s underlined the importance of not allowing that to impact their working practices.
“You know that sometimes the feeling [is] that everything is going wrong and everything is going against you, but that won’t change the approach,” he explained. “We are working as a team with the drivers, that [is] in the good and the bad moments, and we will keep the same approach for next weekend. We continue to work together, but I’m not scared of this kind of weekend – like it is, and it’s racing.”
The Maranello-based squad will head to the next round at the Spanish Grand Prix trailing Red Bull by 49 points, with McLaren now 40 points further back in third place in the Formula 1 standings. As they look to bounce back, Ferrari will focus on their Formula 1 calendar and preparations for the upcoming race, including their Formula 1 tyres selection.
In a season where consistency is key, Ferrari will need to regroup and refocus to challenge Red Bull’s dominance in the Formula 1 championship. With the Spanish Grand Prix just around the corner, Vasseur’s team will be determined to put their Canadian Grand Prix woes behind them and get back to their winning ways.
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