Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur believes there is still untapped potential in their car as they remain without a podium finish so far this year.
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Vasseur has no doubt Hamilton will be able to “perform soon” at Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said he’s “not worried at all” about how long it will take Lewis Hamilton to adjust to the team.
Why Vasseur says Ferrari’s first upgrade for new car will be “crucial” for its season
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur gave insight into his plans for the season ahead when he spoke to media during the launch of the team’s new car for 2025.
Vasseur “absolutely sure I’m right” Hamilton and Leclerc will work well together
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur insists Lewis Hamilton is as quick as ever and will work well with new team mate Charles Leclerc.
Ferrari ‘didn’t even ask’ Mercedes if Hamilton could make test debut this year
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur realised Lewis Hamilton would not be able to make his test debut for the team before the end of the year.
‘Fred told me to calm down’: Bearman says he ‘panicked’ over F1 debut call-up
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman revealed his panic-stricken reaction when Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur told him he make his Formula 1 debut.
Bearman “didn’t do a single mistake all race” on debut – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur was “not optimistic” about Oliver Bearman’s short-notice debut but praised his error-free drive to seventh.
Bearman exceeded Ferrari’s expectations but we need to keep him calm – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari’s substitute driver Oliver Bearman exceeded their expectations of him, said team principal Frederic Vasseur after his debut yesterday.
Ferrari must take “bold decisions” to maximise performance – Vasseur
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari must take “bold decisions” to maximise performance – Vasseur • No big gains at RB – Tsunoda • More TV coverage for US F1 fans
Schumacher inspired my Ferrari move, Vasseur made it possible – Hamilton
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Posted onLewis Hamilton says Michael Schumacher was his inspiration to join Ferrari but his former GP2 team boss Frederic Vasseur was key to the shock deal.
“He doesn’t care about outside talk”: Leclerc sees progress at Ferrari under Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc is “fully on board” with Frederic Vasseur’s vision for Ferrari as the team principal begins his second season in charge.
Vasseur made “the most difficult calls” to Sainz and Wolff after Hamilton deal
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur admitted he faced two difficult phone calls after luring Lewis Hamilton away from Mercedes to join his team.
The “aggressive” Red Bull mindset Vasseur is seeking to emulate at Ferrari
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Posted onFerrari made gains at the end of Frederic Vasseur’s first season in charge, but he wants the team to approach races more like Red Bull.
Verstappen will make more mistakes if we put him under pressure next year – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFrederic Vasseur says that his Ferrari team have to find a way of turning up the pressure on Max Verstappen and Red Bull next season.
Mercedes and Ferrari bosses given formal warnings for swearing in press conference
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes and Ferrari team principals Toto Wolff and Frederic Vasseur have been given formal warnings for swearing in a press conference.
Ferrari slate “unacceptable” Las Vegas GP preparation after drain damage
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur vehemently criticised Formula 1’s preparation for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after a loose drain cover damaged one of their cars.
No chance for Leclerc to continue after electronic problem – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said it was not possible for Charles Leclerc to continue after a fault sent him spinning into a barrier during the formation lap.
Ferrari’s garage position “worked against us in qualifying” – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said the location of their garage in the Interlagos pit lane made life more difficult for them in qualifying.
Stewards right to avoid hasty decision over Leclerc’s damage – Vasseur
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vasseur praises stewards’ handling of wing damage • Haas “expected more” from upgrade • Election forces F4 race to move
Ferrari made a “step forward” but need more consistency in races – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says they need to improve the consistency of their performance across different tyre compounds after the Mexican Grand Prix.