28.9 C
New York
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

“We have made progress, now we’ve got a brand new goal” – Spanish GP


On the finish of an exciting and eventful 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari group principal Frédéric Vasseur expressed satisfaction with Charles Leclerc’s third-place end, whereas acknowledging some challenges in managing the medium tyres. The race noticed Ferrari return to the rostrum and reclaim second place within the Constructors’ Championship.

Charles Leclerc, who began from second on the grid, completed third due to a stable technique within the closing phases of the race, capitalising on the security automobile and choosing gentle tyres, which carried out higher than the mediums used within the center stint.

“Talking in regards to the race, a pleasant podium from P2 to P3 for Charles. The protection automobile helped a bit, as a result of at one level we had been actually struggling to get the mediums to work correctly.”

Fred Vasseur and the fitting technique for Charles Leclerc, however points for Lewis Hamilton

“I feel our race tempo was good, but it surely’s nonetheless obscure why we had been quicker on the softs than on the mediums. That was true for us, but additionally for practically everybody.”

“The consistency was higher on the softs, as was the tempo. Ultimately, it’s a very good podium, as a result of we’d have completed fourth with out the security automobile. Then Max had no softs left, he needed to match the hards, and we took benefit to get on the rostrum.”

Fred Vasseur then analysed the variations between the 2 Ferrari drivers. Whereas Charles Leclerc managed to recuperate and safe a very good consequence, Lewis Hamilton struggled within the closing stint, complaining in regards to the automobile’s steadiness.

“Charles had a powerful restoration, and the technique was clear though we anticipated a bit extra from the mediums.” – the French supervisor defined.

“For Lewis, we had good tempo till the ultimate stint, forward of George Russell if I’m not mistaken. Within the final stint, he had difficulties and complained loads in regards to the steadiness, which had been high quality within the first two stints. There was in all probability one thing incorrect with the automobile at that stage.”

Optimistic outlook for Ferrari, now a brand new goal

The French group principal gave a optimistic evaluation of the European triple-header following Miami: “Total, this triple-header went fairly nicely for us. We’ve made progress since Miami. Imola and Monaco had been powerful, however we had an amazing race right this moment with a pleasant restoration.”

“I feel right this moment we had the tempo to qualify increased too. It was a strategic selection to save lots of tyres. I don’t know if it was the fitting one ultimately, however we’re again on the rostrum and now second within the Constructors’ standings.”

Trying forward, Fred Vasseur reiterated the significance of constant to enhance so as to shut the hole to their direct rivals, staying real looking however decided: “The objective is to do one of the best job doable, truthfully not essentially to win the championship. Final yr we did precisely the identical factor.”

“There are nonetheless 15 races left, if I’m not mistaken. We have to hold enhancing, take it step-by-step to meet up with McLaren, even when they’re actually far forward. Hold pushing to scale back the hole.”

Alex Marino

Purchase official Ferrari F1 merchandise!

Let different Scuderia Followers find out about us

Pin Share



Related Articles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest Articles