Frederic Vasseur Tightens the Reigns Over Charles Leclerc & Carlos Sainz to ‘Uncomplicate’ Mexican GP

Oh, the highs and lows of F1! The Ferrari camp is probably thinking the same after their roller coaster ride in the US Grand Prix. With the Maranello squad admitting to a strategy blunder for Charles Leclerc and then having a sprinkling of redemption with Carlos Sainz’s promoted podium, you’d think that’s enough drama for a month. But, hold onto your helmets because Ferrari’s boss, Frederic Vasseur, is out here, making sure the team is all in sync ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.

Remember that time Leclerc was gallantly sailing solo with a one-stop strategy, only to be engulfed by the faster two-stop caravan? Yup, that wasn’t the plan. And Vasseur candidly agrees, stating, “With Charles, we committed for one-stop, and it was not the good choice.” In hindsight, everything’s 20/20, right?

What does Ferrari have in the bag for the Mexican Grand Prix?

But before we all get too nostalgic about Austin, Vasseur is already setting his GPS for Mexico City, and he’s making sure there’s no room for pit-wall misjudgments this time around. The Hermanos Rodriguez circuit, with its quirks and turns, is going to test the team’s mettle in every possible way. But here’s the good news – there’s no Sprint to wrinkle their weekend plans. Three free practices mean ample time to dive deep into data, tweak setups, and, most importantly, hatch a strategy that everyone’s clear on!

Vasseur’s clarion call? “I want to see in Mexico a team with more focus on the situation because we cannot afford to misjudge the development of the race and repeat what happened in Austin.”

“All of us, including Carlos and Charles, have a duty to take advantage of every opportunity that comes our way”

Sounds like Vasseur is ensuring the Tifosi will have plenty to cheer about come Sunday. So, grab your popcorn! The Mexican GP promises to be uncomplicated… at least for Ferrari.

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Now, you might ask, how did the US Grand Prix play out? In simple words: Not great.

Charles Leclerc’s Misstep at the US Grand Prix

Our Monegasque star admitted, “Straight away from the beginning of the race… there was something wrong in our numbers today because we were far off the ideal race strategy.” The question on everyone’s lips: Why was their strategy so off-mark? Even Leclerc was left scratching his head, pointing out the evident difference when compared to Sainz’s finish, emphasizing, “There was something off.”

But just when we thought the dust had settled, post-race checks threw in another twist. Leclerc, alongside Hamilton, faced disqualification for excessive car plank wear. Lucky for Verstappen and Norris, their cars cleared the scrutineering hurdle.

This F1 rollercoaster doesn’t stop there. Drivers have been voicing their concerns about the bumpy track at the Circuit of The Americas. This, combined with the sprint race format’s restrictions on suspension and ride height adjustments, might’ve added to the teams’ woes.

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In conclusion, from strategy mishaps to bumpy tracks and scrutiny surprises, the US GP proved to be quite the rollercoaster. As for Ferrari, well, better luck next time! Safe to say, in the world of F1, expect the unexpected. 🏎️💨🎢