Frederic Vasseur, team principal of Ferrari, has provided insights into McLaren’s Formula 1 recovery, emphasising that their resurgence began even before their significant step forward in Austria. McLaren, based in Woking, initially faced challenges in the 2023 season, falling short of their development targets for their car in the lead-up to pre-season testing. Their struggles
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In the wake of the four races held since the summer break, Ferrari has made significant strides in the constructors’ championship. The team has overtaken Aston Martin for third place and narrowed the gap to Mercedes from 56 points to a mere 20. Moreover, Carlos Sainz’s impressive victory in Singapore marked the first instance of
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Autosport Formula 1 journalist Matt Kew has suggested that Charles Leclerc’s best option when looking to the future could be to simply stay with Ferrari, due to concerns with a side he’s been linked to. Whilst Leclerc is currently contracted to Ferrari until the end of 2024, the general expectation is that he will sign
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McLaren has emerged as a formidable contender, raising eyebrows and concerns among some, including Ferrari’s star driver, Charles Leclerc. However, Ferrari Team Boss Frederic Vasseur appears less perturbed by McLaren’s recent surge in form, citing a broader perspective on the team’s progress. Red Bull’s dominant performance has been the defining narrative of the 2023 season,
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Charles Leclerc heads to the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix confident that Ferrari have the “upper hand” over Mercedes, in the fight for second in the Constructors’ Championship. Following Aston Martin’s recent downfall and Ferrari’s significant progress, it’s between Mercedes and the Maranello-based team for second in the standings. Red Bull, of course, secured back-to-back Constructors’
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Mercedes had a challenging outing at the Suzuka Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton finishing in P5 and George Russell in P7. Despite the struggles, the team remains determined to close the gap to Ferrari and secure second place in the constructors’ championship. Mercedes’ head of race strategy, Rosie Wait, shed light on their recent performance
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Ferrari’s performance in the Japanese Grand Prix shed light on a season-long weakness that has plagued the SF-23, prompting the team to adopt a cautious approach during the race. Despite the cautious strategy, the team managed to secure fourth and sixth-place finishes, with Carlos Sainz’s tire-preserving tactics providing an edge on the day when Ferrari
MoreCharles Leclerc expressed confidence in Ferrari’s recent learnings, believing they have gained the upper hand in the race for second place in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship. Ferrari’s impressive showing at the Japanese Grand Prix saw them reduce Mercedes’ lead to just 20 points. Leclerc himself enjoyed a relatively uneventful race, securing fourth place and
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Martin Brundle has offered his insights on a weekend that saw Carlos Sainz deliver a masterful performance in Singapore, ending Red Bull’s dominant streak in the 2023 season. Brundle begins by reflecting on the diverse set of races witnessed recently in Formula 1, from the rain-soaked Zandvoort to the high-speed Monza, and finally the humid
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Charles Leclerc comically mistook Max Verstappen for Sergio Perez at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, which made the Ferrari driver think he was set for a podium. Starting from fourth, Leclerc had a good start to the race and remained where he started, a position he actually held for the entire race. It was
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