Ferrari team principal Vasseur says: This is what he expects from his team in Mexico

By finishing second in the 18th Formula 1 race of the season at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Charles Leclerc continued a run that began at the Bahrain Grand Prix – which was held in Malaysia: The Monegasque driver secured the team’s third consecutive Grand Prix podium finish. In Sepang, Lewis Hamilton had secured a top-three finish for the Maranello-based team by coming third, after which Leclerc finished second on the podium on two occasions.

Whilst the 29-year-old regretted missing out on victory, Fred Vasseur was delighted with the pace shown by his drivers. The team principal is certain: had the field not been slowed down by a virtual safety car phase towards the end of the race, two Ferrari stars would have been beaming from the podium. Lewis Hamilton was rapidly closing in on the third-placed Red Bull Racing driver, Max Verstappen. In the end, however, the seven-time world champion had to settle for fourth place.

Fred Vasseur explains: ‘That will be a decisive factor in Mexico’

Now, just a few days after the chequered flag fell, the next race weekend is already upon us. And Vasseur says: “The last few races have shown that we’re moving in the right direction. We must now continue to work with the same focus and determination. The race in Mexico presents a whole new challenge compared to Austin.”

“The reason for this is the altitude, which we’ll have to take into account throughout the weekend when setting up our car. Given the high level of competitiveness we currently have in the field, being able to manage the conditions could be crucial,” says the French engineer. The aim is clear, Vasseur emphasises. “We want to build on the momentum from the last few races and be in a position to fight for another strong result.”

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