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 due to a strong technique within the remaining phases of the race, capitalising on the security automotive 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 security automotive 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 suitable technique for Charles Leclerc, however points for Lewis Hamilton
“I feel our race tempo was good, however it’s nonetheless obscure why we had been quicker on the softs than on the mediums. That was true for us, but in addition for practically everybody.”
“The consistency was higher on the softs, as was the tempo. Ultimately, it’s an excellent podium, as a result of we might have completed fourth with out the security automotive. 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 get better and safe an excellent end result, Lewis Hamilton struggled within the remaining stint, complaining concerning the automotive’s stability.
“Charles had a powerful restoration, and the technique was clear although 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 stability, which had been effective within the first two stints. There was in all probability one thing unsuitable with the automotive 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: “Total, this triple-header went fairly properly for us. We’ve made progress since Miami. Imola and Monaco had been powerful, however we had an excellent race immediately with a pleasant restoration.”
“I feel immediately we had the tempo to qualify larger too. It was a strategic alternative to avoid wasting 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.”
Trying forward, Fred Vasseur reiterated the significance of constant to enhance to be able to shut the hole to their direct rivals, staying practical however decided: “The objective is to do the perfect job attainable, 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. Hold pushing to cut back the hole.”
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