The director of the Formula 1 team Ferrari, Fred Vasseur, has rejected any discussion about the Scuderia’s championship possibilities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus after their variable performances.
After a surprising victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, thanks to a new package of improvements, Ferrari experienced an energetic boost. Recent results included a victory for Charles Leclerc at the British Grand Prix, which came after a record marked by bad luck.
Despite winning two of the last three Grand Prix, Vasseur has downplayed expectations for a title fight, pointing out that Ferrari’s performance is inadequate for serious competition in the championship. More than 30 points separate Lewis Hamilton from the team, and in the constructors’ championship, Ferrari is at a disadvantage of 78 points.
The Ferrari leader has stated that, in addition to not wanting to fall into the temptation of extrapolating premature conclusions, it is crucial to approach the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix in Spa with humility. “After Barcelona, it was said that Ferrari had returned to the championship. Last weekend, the reaction was totally different. The key is to keep improving step by step,” Vasseur commented.
The next major challenge will be the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, a circuit with different characteristics, especially for the 2026 power units. Vasseur acknowledges that, currently, Mercedes has a significant advantage in terms of performance. His ongoing goal in each race is to improve and not make missteps.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI