On the finish of an exciting 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 due to a stable technique within the last levels of the race, capitalising on the security automobile and choosing smooth 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 security automobile helped a bit, as a result of at one level we have been actually struggling to get the mediums to work correctly.”
Fred Vasseur and the suitable technique for Charles Leclerc, however points for Lewis Hamilton
“I feel our race tempo was good, however it’s nonetheless obscure why we have been quicker on the softs than on the mediums. That was true for us, but additionally for practically everybody.”
“The consistency was higher on the softs, as was the tempo. Ultimately, it’s 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 end result, Lewis Hamilton struggled within the last stint, complaining concerning the automobile’s steadiness.
“Charles had a powerful restoration, and the technique was clear regardless 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 rather a lot concerning the steadiness, which had been positive within the first two stints. There was most likely one thing improper 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 properly for us. We’ve made progress since Miami. Imola and Monaco have been powerful, however we had an important race at present with a pleasant restoration.”
“I feel at present we had the tempo to qualify greater too. It was a strategic alternative to save lots of tyres. I don’t know if it was the suitable 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 practical however decided: “The aim is to do one of the best job potential, truthfully not essentially to win the championship. Final 12 months we did precisely the identical factor.”
“There are nonetheless 15 races left, if I’m not mistaken. We have to preserve enhancing, take it step-by-step to meet up with McLaren, even when they’re actually far forward. Preserve pushing to cut back the hole.”
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