The team principal ad AS: “The real pressures come from outside, they can be disturbing, but it’s my job. I want everyone to contribute to the success of the team, every saving can be transformed into development on the car”
March 22, 2023
– jeddah (Arabia)
“There is a department that needs to improve, but I’m keeping it to myself.” Frederic Vasseur, quoted by the Spanish newspaper AS, spoke of the Ferrari situation which, after the first two rounds of the World Championship, is not going to be easy. In Bahrain and Saudi Arabia they finished fourth in the first race, sixth and seventh in the second. Definitely a meager haul, but what is most worrying is the SF-23’s lack of speed, coupled with reliability issues. Add to this the natural pressure that exists on the team and which Vasseur says he is ready to handle.
management
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“Many people have told me that Ferrari would have been difficult to manage internally – he said as reported by AS – and that’s not entirely true. The atmosphere and collaboration within the team are good, we have more pressure from outside Am I referring to the Italian press? It’s my job”. For Vasseur, these rumors don’t help: “These comments can affect team morale, even if they have nothing to do with reality.”
challenge between pilots
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As for the challenge between Leclerc and Sainz, Vasseur reiterates that there are no number 1s: “I’ve worked 30 years with youngsters in the junior categories, there’s no first and second driver. Everyone has the same material. If you can do in the youth categories, I can’t imagine a Ferrari that doesn’t have this ability. Then at a certain point in the season maybe we could have to make a decision, but we have two drivers who can win GPs, score podiums and score points. be an asset, we can push hard with both.”
everyone on the boat
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Vasseur spoke of a department that needs to improve (“But I’m keeping it to myself”) and invited all Maranello employees to feel part of the project. “The benefits come from everyone, including the logistics part – he explained – because what is saved can end up directly in developing the car. And it doesn’t just apply to aerodynamics and the engine. This is the mentality I want, everyone can bring benefits” .
March 22, 2023 – 2:58 pm
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