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Fred Vasseur reflected on Charles Leclerc's F1 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, explaining why he feels optimistic despite the recent setbacks

Vasseur optimistic Leclerc will bounce back after frustrating 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Magdalena Put5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur offered an encouraging assessment of Charles Leclerc’s progress after the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, despite the driver suffering a second consecutive retirement. Leclerc opened the season with a string of competitive performances, recording multiple top-four finishes at the start of the season, and standing on the podium in Australia and…

Fred Vasseur has reflected on Lewis Hamilton's role in Ferrari's triumph at the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP and their goals for the upcoming round in Austria

Vasseur discusses Hamilton’s contribution and Ferrari’s approach after 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP win

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago08 mins

Team Principal Fred Vasseur opened up about Lewis Hamilton’s contribution, his role in the Brit’s turnaround, how their long-awaited win made him feel, his approach to the upcoming round, and the seven-time World Champion’s attitude following Ferrari’s first victory of the 2026 F1 season at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP on Sunday. Hamilton managed to set the…

Vasseur keeping feet on the ground, focuses on upgrade race following 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP win

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

For the first time since Mexico City 2024, Fred Vasseur could celebrate a Scuderia Ferrari victory at the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP. On a weekend where Ferrari brought more updates to their SF-26 challenger, the team made steps forward. Lewis Hamilton narrowly missed out on pole position, with Charles Leclerc also looking quick until he…

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton fires back at his critics and acknowledges Fred Vasseur's support after second-place finish at the 2026 F1 Monaco GP

Hamilton hits back at his doubters after P2 finish at 2026 F1 Monaco GP

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago014 mins

Lewis Hamilton has opened up about how his race unfolded, what his recent performance signifies, the areas where Ferrari are still lagging behind, the factors that have enabled him to take a step forward in the 2026 F1 season, and his opinion of Kimi Antonelli’s campaign so far following his second-place finish at the Monaco…

Leclerc driving for Ferrari in the F1 Monaco GP

Ferrari on very strong practice day at 2026 F1 Monaco GP

Lucrezia Costa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Scuderia Ferrari led the way in the first on-track F1 outings at the 2026 Monaco GP with both drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. It was a very successful day for the Italian team, starting from the beginning of the first session during which Leclerc and Hamilton set the benchmark in rapid succession, ultimately leaving…

Charles Leclerc sheds more light on his F1 contract extension with Ferrari and the rationale behind his decision ahead of the 2026 Monaco GP

Leclerc reveals what convinced him to sign a new F1 deal with Ferrari ahead of 2026 Monaco GP

Senjuti Jash3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

Charles Leclerc has shed more light on his F1 contract extension with Ferrari, the rationale behind his decision, the positive influence of Fred Vasseur, and his expectations for his home race heading into the 2026 Monaco GP weekend. On June 3, Ferrari announced a new multi-year deal with Leclerc that will see him race in…

Fred Vasseur comments on the many overtakes the 2026 F1 Japanese GP produced and how impressed he was by Charles Leclerc’s performance on Sunday

Vasseur on the upside of more overtakes and Leclerc’s podium at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Team principal Fred Vasseur shared his thoughts on the many overtakes the Japanese GP produced, Ferrari’s third podium of the 2026 F1 season, and how impressed he was by Charles Leclerc’s performance after he crossed the line in P3 on Sunday. Despite going purple in Sector 1, Leclerc suffered a snap of oversteer on his…

Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc racing at the 2026 Japanese GP in Japan

Leclerc on positive P3 finish at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

The 2026 F1 Japanese GP at Suzuka was one with a strong focus on pace and track position. Kimi Antonelli took another win, making it back-to-back victories and moving into the championship lead. Oscar Piastri returned strongly after missing the previous two races due to DNSs and finished second after a good start. Charles Leclerc…

Fred Vasseur not concerned about F1 standings after race cancellation

Vasseur on the sporting impact regarding cancellation of the two Middle East F1 GPs in April

Chloe Meehan3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Fred Vasseur has spoken about the impact of the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian F1 GPs. It comes due to a conflict going on in the region. Fred Vasseur, Ferrari team principal, downplayed the potential impact of early-season disruptions and upcoming engine regulation changes. He argued that F1’s competitive order is unlikely to…

Following the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur analysed Lewis Hamilton's podium, and Charles Leclerc's weekend.

Vasseur on Hamilton’s first Ferrari podium and Leclerc’s weekend at 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Camilla Bianca Trentin3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

For Scuderia Ferrari and Fred Vasseur, the early stages of the 2026 F1 season have shown promising signs of progress, particularly as Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium with the team at the Chinese GP. Alongside Charles Leclerc, Ferrari appear to be building stronger cohesion as they continue adapting to a new regulatory era. Vasseur…