Vasseur Calls for Ferrari to Mirror Red Bull’s Winning Formula in Pursuit of F1 Glory

Frederic Vasseur is focused on “Propelling” or push something forward. Ferrari beyond their third-place finish and solitary win in 2023, striving to position the team as contenders for the championship. During Vasseur’s inaugural season leading Ferrari, the team secured third place in the Constructors’ Championship and claimed a single Grand Prix victory in Singapore courtesy of Carlos Sainz. Notably, this win stood as the only race in 2023 not dominated by Red Bull, following Ferrari’s adjustment of their car design to mirror Red Bull’s downwash sidepods.

Vasseur emphasizes that beyond enhancing the car’s performance, Ferrari should also strive to emulate Red Bull’s strengths in trackside operations, reliability, and strategic decision-making.

He advocates for a more assertive and risk-embracing approach, similar to Red Bull’s ethos, aiming for continual advancement and a heightened level of competitiveness.

Vasseur stresses the importance of adapting to the evolving Formula 1 landscape, departing from past practices where top teams, such as Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes, easily progressed from Q1 to Q2 using a set of Medium tires.

He believes Ferrari needs to maintain an unwavering pursuit of excellence and a willingness to push boundaries, aligning more closely with Red Bull’s aggressive and boundary-pushing approach. This signifies a positive step forward for Ferrari under Vasseur’s guidance in their initial year