Fred Vasseur stays optimistic for F1 Melbourne GP debut however takes his time

Fred Vasseur is ready for the celebration in Piazza Castello in Milan, which is able to excite Ferrari followers within the afternoon, however the Scuderia’s focus is already on Melbourne, the place the 2 pink vehicles are anticipated to be main contenders.

The staff principal assessed the scenario in an interview with the Italian day by day newspaper *La Gazzetta dello Sport*. After beforehand stating on the SF-25 presentation that Ferrari is aiming for each world titles, the Frenchman now appears extra cautious in his judgments, conscious that Ferrari should struggle in opposition to McLaren, which, after the Bahrain assessments, seems a step forward of the remaining.

“Final 12 months, we had an excellent season, however we clearly have room for enchancment. Efficiency by no means depends upon only one issue, and there’s no magic components for getting higher. In recent times, we’ve made good progress, and we should proceed in the identical path, however we will begin with optimism.”

When La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Giulia Toninelli requested Fred what he expects from Melbourne subsequent week, he gave himself time, selecting to not reply straight:“It gained’t be that essential as a result of the season can be a really lengthy battle. Melbourne is a non-permanent circuit, which means it should change lots over the weekend, giving us atypical outcomes. Then we go to China, the place it will likely be chilly, like in Japan for the third race. After that, we return to Bahrain, the place it will likely be highly regarded. This implies the primary 4 or 5 races can be very completely different challenges.”

Ferrari is giving itself 5 races to judge its true potential, regardless that Lewis Hamilton’s arrival has created an nearly obsessive anticipation across the staff.“If you begin with a brand new staff, it’s all the time a bit complicated as a result of it’s a must to get to know many new individuals, be taught the working strategies, the processes, the brand new steering wheel, and so forth,” Fred Vasseur defined. “Nevertheless it went nicely. The assessments had been three intense days for Lewis, however I believe he’s now prepared for Melbourne.” – he identified.

The Frenchman makes no distinctions between his two drivers:“They’re each able to successful Grands Prix and preventing for the World Championship. We wish to win with each, and I hope they every take victories this 12 months. For the championship, we should wait till the second half of the season to grasp the place we stand within the struggle.”

Fred Vasseur is wanting ahead to a really aggressive season with 4 groups in rivalry:“We could also be dealing with probably the most thrilling season of the final thirty years as a result of 4 groups completed final 12 months very shut and now wish to win. For us, it will likely be essential to develop the automobile nicely and work with the drivers to be absolutely ready. The remaining, we’ll see on monitor.”

Mar 8, 2025Elena Rossi

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