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Andrea Stella, Fred Vasseur, and Allan McNish comment on the software glitch and its impact on the optics of F1 after the rain-affected 2026 race in Malaysia

Stella, Vasseur, and McNish not worried about the optics of F1 despite software glitch and formation-lap chaos in 2026 Malaysia race

Senjuti Jash19 hours ago18 hours ago07 mins

Given that multiple 2026 cars experienced a loss of power and got stranded on the formation lap, Andrea Stella, Fred Vasseur, and Allan McNish shared their thoughts on the unusual software glitch and what it did for the optics of the sport following the chaotic rain-affected F1 race in Malaysia on Sunday. With a heavy…

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Vasseur admits Ferrari made the wrong tyre call during the F1 race in Malaysia as Lewis Hamilton recovered to secure a podium finish

Ferrari’s Vasseur admits team made wrong tyre call in F1 race in Malaysia

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur admitted the team made the wrong tyre call at the start of the 2026 F1 race in Malaysia, despite Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc recovering to finish third and fourth respectively. Heavy rain delayed the start at the Sepang International Circuit and led to a disrupted opening procedure. When the…

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Fred Vasseur on Ferrari's performance in Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Malaysia event

Vasseur satisfied with Ferrari’s performace following 2026 F1 Malaysia Qualifying

Shermaine Wong4 days ago4 days ago04 mins

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur was satisfied with both Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc carrying the strong momentum from their first day at the 2026 F1 Malaysia round into qualifying. Hamilton placed himself on the front row with a time of 1:35.428 and will be starting the 2026 F1 Malaysia event in P2….

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Charles Leclerc for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Malaysia Friday

Ferrari’s Vasseur and Leclerc anticipate high tyre degredation challenge at 2026 F1 Malaysia round

Shermaine Wong5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

Ferrari had a strong first day at the 2026 F1 Malaysia round with Charles Leclerc topping the timesheets in FP2; team boss Fred Vasseur also analysed the day. The 28-year-old set the fastest time of Friday with a 1:37.528. The Monegasque had finished P4 in FP1, while teammate Lewis Hamilton finished both free practice sessions…

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Fred Vasseur on the impact of media rumors and importance of Ferrari backing him ahead of the 2026 F1 race in Malaysia.

Vasseur addresses the impact of recent F1 media rumours and Ferrari backing him

Rebecca Malitz5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

Fred Vasseur addresses the impact of media speculation surrounding Ferrari and his role as Team Principal, and the need for the team to respond ahead of round 16 of the 2026 F1 season in Malaysia. After a decent start to the 2026 F1 season, when Ferrari emerged as the second force behind dominant Mercedes, the team…

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While Lewis Hamilton suggests changing Ferrari's upper management structure in F1, both the Brit and Charles Leclerc rally around Fred Vasseur amid exit rumours

Leclerc and Hamilton back Vasseur amid speculations about his future; the Brit also questions Ferrari’s F1 upper management structure

Senjuti Jash6 days ago6 days ago013 mins

As F1 gears up for the sixteenth round of the 2026 season in Malaysia, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have rallied around Fred Vasseur and reflected on the impact of the recent speculations on team morale. Having secured their last podium at Spa-Francorchamps back in July, the Scuderia have come under heavy criticism…

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Following the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, Fred Vasseur reflected on a difficult race for Ferrari as Leclerc and Hamilton finished P4 and P6.

Vasseur analyses tough 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP for Ferrari, admits chassis advantage is all but gone

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Following the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, Fred Vasseur reflected on a difficult race for Ferrari as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished P4 and P6 respectively. In qualifying on Friday, the driver from Monaco finished up in P2, a full 0.8s slower than George Russell. The seven-time World Champion was 1.3s off pole in P6….

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Lewis Hamilton on track for Ferrari on Thursday at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP.

Hamilton and Vasseur analyse Ferrari‘s pace and track challenges at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP

Eeske Lenz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Lewis Hamilton and Fred Vasseur assessed Ferrari’s performance following FP2 on Thursday at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP. Speaking after the session, Hamilton and team principal Fred Vasseur talked about the challenges of track evolution, traffic management and car balance. Hamilton discusses street circuit challenges Reflecting on the unique characteristics of the Baku layout, Lewis…

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Fred Vasseur says Ferrari needs to work on their qualifying performance to increase their chances in the races after 2026 F1 Spanish GP.

Vasseur identifies qualifying as one of the main areas for Ferrari to improve after 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Rebecca Malitz3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has identified qualifying as one of the areas the team needs to focus on, as the 2026 F1 Spanish GP showed that the drivers have the pace to compete but are disadvantaged by a comparatively poor starting position. During Sunday’s 2026 F1 Spanish GP, Charles Leclerc took the lead of…

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Fred Vasseur discusses what caused Hamilton’s brake failure and DNF at the 2026 Spanish GP and his prospects in the F1 Drivers’ Championship this season

Vasseur on Hamilton’s Spanish GP brake failure and chances of securing the F1 2026 Drivers’ Championship

Senjuti Jash3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Following Lewis Hamilton’s retirement from the 2026 Spanish GP, Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur shared his thoughts on what had caused the Brit’s brake failure and his prospects in the F1 Drivers’ Championship this season. After setting the fourth-fastest time in qualifying, Hamilton started the race on soft tyres and got off the line well….

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