Ex-Ferrari Boss Consoles Charles Leclerc as Frederic Vasseur & Co.’s “Ridiculous Strategy” Costs Big

Being a Ferrari fan in 2023 is just the worst. Despite changes in team principles, their strategies have still remained the same. This was once again quite evident, as Charles Leclerc, unfortunately, was the victim of his team’s decisions. With underwhelming results for the Tifosi at the US GP, an ex-Ferrari boss pointed out Vasseur’s ridiculous strategy while siding with Leclerc in this manner, in his race analysis.

With Leclerc starting at pole position at the United States Grand Prix, things were looking positive for the Tifosi driver. However, with a brilliant Norris charging at turn 1, he ultimately lost his lead. And thanks to tire degradation and an absolutely abysmal strategy from Ferrari, the poor Monégasque driver had to settle for a sixth-place finish. With his day getting even worse, after a disqualification handed by the FIA.

Former Ferrari boss’ rebuke: Vasseur’s and co’s costly strategy leaves Charles Leclerc in the lurch at US GP

One thing that was quite evident at the 2023 United States Grand Prix was that due to the high temperature, tire degradation would be key. This is why the majority of the teams were already looking to have a two-pit-stop strategy. However, with Leclerc at the pole, Frederic Vasseur and Ferrari race strategist had completely different plans.

Their unique and outright ‘outrageous’ plan was not only criticized by fans but also by former Ferrari boss, Peter Windsor. In his post-race analysis, Windsor did not hold back his thoughts. He questioned Ferrari’s management system. He stated, “But even then he said ‘but why do I have to do this? Let’s talk about this after the race.’ And his point quite clearly would have been well this is not my fault that I’m on this ridiculous strategy and if you’re going to put me on this strategy, you can’t then expect me then also to give the position to Carlos.”

Windsor perfectly exposed Ferrari’s abysmal pit-stop strategy and race management. And rightfully so! Not only is it completely ridiculous for a team like Ferrari to continuously have poor strategies, but also their incompetence in management. Leclerc, along with battling George Russell, also had to debate with his own team strategists.

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Windsor further criticized Ferrari, “So yeah, very-very badly run race for Charles Leclerc I thought, and from the pole as well. I mean Ferrari shouldn’t have been that bad around Austin as we saw you know I mean they are quick enough to be on the pole as I say and yet it’s just like where after three laps it was where are the Ferraris, what are they doing?” This assessment by Windsor perfectly summarizes Leclerc and Ferrari’s outing at the United States Grand Prix.

Can Ferrari turn things around?

The ever-looming question with Ferrari remains to be whether they can turn things around. Unfortunately for the fans, there seems to be an ever-ending loop with Ferrari. They make a handful of good strategies, only to then go back to their usual routine of making absurd, abysmal, and illogical decisions.

Not only does this frustrate the supporters but also the drivers, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Season after season, even if their car is competitive, their decision-making remains the same. When will this loop ever end? So far, this question seems to have no answer. Thus concluding that Ferrari is likely to turn things around, especially this season.

With wasted opportunity at COTA, their rivals McLaren and Mercedes showcasing immense growth. The remaining four races of this season might be the same story.

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In a disappointing turn for Ferrari at the US GP, former boss Peter Windsor’s criticism of their strategy underscores their ongoing struggles. Will Ferrari break free from this cycle? The season’s final races hold the answer.