Vasseur explained, “The issue in F1 is inertia. On one hand, we look very agile. We can change things overnight to fix issues from one race to another. But when you want to make strategic changes, we are not agile anymore. The recruitment process takes years, not days.”
Despite the challenges, Ferrari introduced a major upgrade package at the recent Spanish Grand Prix, abandoning their unique sidepod concept for a more conventional design. Although the revised SF23 car has yet to yield improved results, Leclerc’s practice pace in Canada caught the attention of Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, indicating that Ferrari could be strong at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix.
Currently sitting fourth in the Constructors’ standings, 45 points behind second-placed Mercedes, Vasseur remains committed to the current car and believes it is crucial to fix its issues in order to learn from mistakes and make progress for the future.
