On the finish of an exciting and eventful 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari crew 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 ultimate phases of the race, capitalising on the security automotive and choosing smooth tyres, which carried out higher than the mediums used within the center stint.
“Talking concerning the race, a pleasant podium from P2 to P3 for Charles. The protection automotive helped a bit, as a result of at one level we have been actually struggling to get the mediums to work correctly.”
Fred Vasseur and the correct technique for Charles Leclerc, however points for Lewis Hamilton
“I feel our race tempo was good, nevertheless it’s nonetheless obscure why we have been quicker on the softs than on the mediums. That was true for us, but in addition for almost everybody.”
“The consistency was higher on the softs, as was the tempo. Ultimately, it’s a superb podium, as a result of we might have completed fourth with out the security automotive. 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 get better and safe a superb consequence, Lewis Hamilton struggled within the ultimate stint, complaining concerning the automotive’s steadiness.
“Charles had a powerful restoration, and the technique was clear regardless that 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 rather a lot concerning the steadiness, which had been wonderful within the first two stints. There was most likely one thing unsuitable with the automotive at that stage.”
Optimistic outlook for Ferrari, now a brand new goal
The French crew 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 have been powerful, however we had an incredible race right now with a pleasant restoration.”
“I feel right now we had the tempo to qualify larger too. It was a strategic alternative to avoid wasting tyres. I don’t know if it was the correct one ultimately, however we’re again on the rostrum and now second within the Constructors’ standings.”
Trying forward, Fred Vasseur reiterated the significance of continuous to enhance with the intention to shut the hole to their direct rivals, staying lifelike however decided: “The aim is to do the perfect job potential, actually 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 preserve bettering, take it step-by-step to meet up with McLaren, even when they’re actually far forward. Hold pushing to cut back the hole.”
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