Accusations concerning Ferrari’s decline in the Formula 1 hierarchy were met with resistance by team principal Fred Vasseur. Despite a trying weekend at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, where multiple teams outperformed them in qualifying and the Scuderia secured only ten points from the race, Vasseur debunked claims that Ferrari now sits as the sixth-fastest
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As the Formula 1 paddock gears up for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz is optimistic about Ferrari’s prospects, asserting that they will reclaim their “normal position” and contend for podium finishes. This declaration follows a challenging outing at Zandvoort, where the Scuderia grappled with issues and struggled for competitiveness. At Zandvoort, Sainz secured
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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz has commended the team’s strategy execution during a challenging Dutch Grand Prix, where he secured a hard-fought fifth-place finish despite acknowledging the team’s lack of pace in mixed weather conditions. Sainz acknowledged the challenging dynamics of the race, marked by variable weather conditions, and candidly expressed the team’s struggles with pace. He
MoreCarlos Sainz is contracted to Ferrari until the end of 2024, and Ferrari principal Frederic Vasseur is looking to extend this deal. Charles Leclerc’s contract also expires at the climax of 2024, but Sainz has been more open about his willingness to sign a new agreement with the Scuderia. Vasseur said: “That’s why we’re going
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As Lewis Hamilton’s contract negotiations continue, Fred Vasseur has insisted that he “knows nothing” about theml. The Frenchman is instead concentrating on securing the services of his current drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Both Leclerc and Sainz’s contracts with the Scuderia expire at the end of 2024. Sainz has been transparent about his desire
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Fred Vasseur has claimed that he “doesn’t care” about Lewis Hamilton’s ongoing contract speculation with Mercedes. This statement comes despite the significant efforts Ferrari has made to secure the British driver’s signature. Throughout the summer, Ferrari has actively courted the seven-time world champion. It has made direct approaches with senior members of Mercedes and reached
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Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, has said that a resolution regarding Carlos Sainz’s contract should be reached before the conclusion of the current season. Sainz has expressed his ambition to secure a new long-term contract with Ferrari. The Spaniard also says that he is not interested in “playing the number two role to Charles Leclerc.”
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Addressing ongoing speculation of a rift with Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc has categorically asserted that such rumours are exaggerated and that the two drivers maintain a strong and positive rapport. Leclerc emphasised the depth of their camaraderie, despite the minor squabbles that have occasionally surfaced both on and off the track. Entering their
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In the midst of recent rumours, Charles Leclerc has moved to quash talks of a strained relationship with his Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz, asserting that the alleged tension has been magnified beyond reality. The dynamic between Leclerc and Sainz has often appeared harmonious since Sainz’s arrival from McLaren to take the reins from Sebastian Vettel
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Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, has steadfastly refuted claims of a tumultuous atmosphere at the Italian racing outfit. While apprehensions about team dynamics had surrounded his appointment, Vasseur contends that the team’s spirit and unity belie such speculations. Stepping into the role previously held by Mattia Binotto in December 2022, Vasseur undertook leadership at Ferrari
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