On the finish of an exhilarating and eventful 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari group principal Frédéric Vasseur expressed satisfaction with Charles Leclerc’s third-place end, whereas acknowledging some challenges in managing the medium tyres. The race noticed Ferrari return to the rostrum and reclaim second place within the Constructors’ Championship.
Charles Leclerc, who began from second on the grid, completed third because of a stable technique within the remaining levels of the race, capitalising on the security automobile and choosing mushy tyres, which carried out higher than the mediums used within the center stint.
“Talking concerning the race, a pleasant podium from P2 to P3 for Charles. The protection automobile helped a bit, as a result of at one level we had been actually struggling to get the mediums to work correctly.”
Fred Vasseur and the fitting technique for Charles Leclerc, however points for Lewis Hamilton
“I feel our race tempo was good, nevertheless it’s nonetheless obscure why we had been quicker on the softs than on the mediums. That was true for us, but additionally for almost everybody.”
“The consistency was higher on the softs, as was the tempo. In the long run, it’s a very good podium, as a result of we might have completed fourth with out the security automobile. Then Max had no softs left, he needed to match the hards, and we took benefit to get on the rostrum.”
Fred Vasseur then analysed the variations between the 2 Ferrari drivers. Whereas Charles Leclerc managed to recuperate and safe a very good consequence, Lewis Hamilton struggled within the remaining stint, complaining concerning the automobile’s steadiness.
“Charles had a powerful restoration, and the technique was clear despite the fact that we anticipated a bit extra from the mediums.” – the French supervisor defined.
“For Lewis, we had good tempo till the ultimate stint, forward of George Russell if I’m not mistaken. Within the final stint, he had difficulties and complained loads concerning the steadiness, which had been high-quality within the first two stints. There was most likely one thing unsuitable with the automobile at that stage.”
Constructive outlook for Ferrari, now a brand new goal
The French group principal gave a optimistic evaluation of the European triple-header following Miami: “General, this triple-header went fairly effectively for us. We’ve made progress since Miami. Imola and Monaco had been robust, however we had an incredible race at this time with a pleasant restoration.”
“I feel at this time we had the tempo to qualify larger too. It was a strategic selection to avoid wasting tyres. I don’t know if it was the fitting one in the long run, however we’re again on the rostrum and now second within the Constructors’ standings.”
Wanting forward, Fred Vasseur reiterated the significance of continuous to enhance with a view to shut the hole to their direct rivals, staying real looking however decided: “The objective is to do one of the best job doable, actually not essentially to win the championship. Final yr we did precisely the identical factor.”
“There are nonetheless 15 races left, if I’m not mistaken. We have to preserve bettering, take it step-by-step to meet up with McLaren, even when they’re actually far forward. Maintain pushing to cut back the hole.”
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