Fred Vasseur, Group Principal of Ferrari, spoke concerning the new driver pairing of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. In an interview given after the presentation of the SF-25, the Frenchman shared his perspective on the collaboration between the 2 drivers, highlighting their concord and the significance of inside competitors to carry the group to success.
Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari has generated many expectations, particularly relating to the dynamic along with his new teammate. On this matter, Fred Vasseur acknowledged: “I do know each Charles and Lewis effectively. I have to say that it didn’t really feel unusual to me seeing them work collectively. At this stage of the season, all groups are world champions, and all teammates are like they’re on a honeymoon. That’s simply how Formulation 1 works. However the first weeks of collaboration between the 2 have gone very well, and I’m not shocked by that.”
Fred Vasseur: “Leclerc and Hamilton are working effectively collectively”
The Group Principal then added that the connection between the 2 was already stable earlier than they began working collectively at Ferrari: “Even final yr, they received alongside effectively and had been in a position to construct a great friendship, so that they’re beginning in nice form. The necessary factor is to proceed like this and work as a group.”
Fred Vasseur has already had the chance to work with Hamilton previously and has no considerations about his age or competitiveness: “I labored with Hamilton a few years in the past. I’m by no means nervous about his age, and he proved it in Abu Dhabi final yr when he climbed from the again of the grid to fourth place, even overtaking George Russell on the ultimate lap. He has the tempo, and I’ve by no means had any doubts.”
Nonetheless, the Group Principal acknowledges that the seven-time world champion has modified considerably in comparison with the early days of his profession. “He’s not the identical child I knew again then. Twenty years have handed, and everybody modifications and improves. He’s positively far more mature now, with much more expertise behind him. That’s precisely what I used to be searching for—for myself, for Charles, and for Ferrari. I believe it’s the right mixture.”
Charles Leclerc should take advantage of Lewis Hamilton’s presence
Fred Vasseur sees Lewis Hamilton’s presence as an important alternative for Charles Leclerc’s progress. The purpose is undoubtedly to leverage the Briton’s expertise to additional enhance: “That is what Charles should do—base himself on the expertise and efficiency of his teammate. He’s the motive force closest to you, and due to this, you might have entry to all his information, work on it, and in the event you’re good, take an additional step forward of him.”
The concord between the 2 drivers already appears effectively established, as Fred Vasseur defined: “I’m not nervous about any disputes between them. I solely see constructive emulation.” Lastly, he reiterated how teamwork is crucial to purpose for titles: “I already talked about this final yr with Charles and Carlos. We had already reached that time, but when we need to carry out, we should do it with each drivers. To compete for titles, wholesome competitors is required.”
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