Keeping Aside Ferrari’s Gremlins, Charles Leclerc Trusts Pragmatic Decisions by Frederic Vasseur: “Going in the Right Direction”

Charles Leclerc won two of the first three races while cruising in his F1-75 at the start of the previous year’s campaign. Tifosi had their eyes brimming with feelings. However, before taking the championship fight to the end, Max Verstappen took a mammoth lead, shattering the hopes of fans yet again. After Mattia Binotto stepped down as Ferrari’s team principal, Frederic Vasseur took over in an effort to break the team’s championship slump and bring Ferrari to the top in a pragmatic way. However, as a result of Ferrari’s dismal performance thus far, Vasseur has come under severe criticism. But now the team’s star driver Charles Leclerc has expressed faith in the Frenchman despite all the Scuderia’s gremlins.

Vasseur made it quite clear that he would need some time to evaluate the situation in Ferrari and that he can only make progressive judgments after scrutinizing each department shortly after he was incorporated into the Prancing Horse. It appears that the time has arrived for that since the Ferrari team is in a precarious position after almost three months since 2023. The team’s wonder boy Leclerc had a difficult time in SF23, and the team has only achieved one podium thus far.

The Ferrari team’s fourth-place position in the construction championship with a 146-point deficit to last year’s rival Red Bull has made the start of the season difficult for the team’s boss. To add to the misery, David Sanchez and Laurent Mekies departing the team was previously announced, which just makes the situation worse. In spite of all of these challenging circumstances, Charles Leclerc has supported the Ferrari boss. The Monegasque believes Vasseur is exerting every effort to restore the Scuderia’s glory.

While chatting with motorsport.com, Charles Leclerc said, “I think this process is starting now. I think most of the work will be done from now on, so we’ll see. Obviously, I talk to Fred a lot and I know what his medium and long-term plans are for the team, and I have full confidence in him. While concluding Leclerc said, “So, I’m sure these are the right decisions and they go in the right direction for the team. That’s why I’m looking forward to it.” [Translated by Google]

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Despite all of the difficult conditions at the Ferrari camp, Frederic Vasseur was able to cross off the first requirement for success. so what has Vasseur accomplished?

Frederic Vasseur managed to complete the first step on the road to success with Charles Leclerc and Co.

The Ferrari team wouldn’t have wanted the season to go as it has so far. Leclerc’s previous race in Miami was nothing short of a nightmare for him as he was spotted fighting to pass Kevin Magnussen of Haas. This clearly demonstrates that the team struggles in the race despite having one of the fastest cars in qualifying.

Given the type of fan base the Ferrari has, Vasseur may have been under a great deal of pressure as a result, and the stress the man is likely feeling is beyond what we can imagine. The 54-year-old, though, is unwavering and has made an effort to foster a peaceful environment, which is one of the necessities while competing for the championships.

Robert Chinchero, an Italian journalist, expressed his dismay at Vasseur’s achievement in settling the situation despite the unfavorable outcomes. While talking to F1 Nation podcast he said, “It was not easy for him because the first race that he attempted as Ferrari team principal was not so good for the team. The result was not what he expected. So yes, pressure, there is some pressure. But at the same time, especially in Miami, speaking with Fred.”

While adding the journalist said, “He said that ‘Now the atmosphere in the team is much better than in March’. And that surprised me a little bit honestly. I don’t know what’s gonna happen after Miami because Miami was a very tough weekend for the team.”

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Given that Ferrari is about to make some substantial changes to its SF-23, do you think Charles Leclerc and Company can give the mighty Red Bull a hard time?