Fred Vasseur identifies Ferrari's next target after "stronger than Mercedes" Zandvoort pace
The Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix turned out to be a race in which Ferrari didn't manage to convert its strong race pace into the best possible outcome – which, according to team principal Fred Vasseur, was down to the team experiencing a difficult qualifying and not executing the race perfectly. With Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finishing right behind George Russell, Vasseur believes ... Keep…
Ferrari principal Fred Vasseur noted after the Dutch Grand Prix that the team's pace in Zandvoort was stronger than Mercedes', but the team failed to convert that pace into podium finishes. The issue, Vasseur believes, lies in Ferrari's lack of execution during qualifying and the race. Both drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, finished behind George Russell, despite Ferrari's strong race pace.
Vasseur pointed to poor qualifying preparation, a slow getaway by Leclerc, and a missed opportunity to gain positions during the race as contributing factors. He emphasized that while Ferrari's speed was good, the team needs to improve tyre management and tyre preparation during qualifying to extract more performance. Vasseur stated that Ferrari's pace is not an issue, but execution during qualifying and the race is crucial.
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