“This year is different. I see a more opportunistic Ferrari” : Fred Vasseur optimistic about Ferrari’s title chances this season
Ferrari claimed their second win of the season on Sunday, as Charles Leclerc won the Monaco GP. The Ferrari driver won the first home race of his career, after starting from pole position. This brings the Italian giants within striking distance of Red Bull in the championship battle, after they claimed two podium places in Monaco.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has stated that this year looks different, as they are well-positioned to battle with Red Bull. Red Bull have run away with the championship in the last two seasons, as both Ferrari and McLaren have been giving the reigning champions a run for their money this season.
Carlos Sainz rounded off a near perfect day for Ferrari at the Monaco GP on Sunday, as he finished P3. The Spaniard kept Lando Norris at bay, as none of the Red Bull drivers even managed to make it to the top five.
“Last year we lost a lot of points, but this year is different. I see a more opportunistic Ferrari that takes advantage of opportunities,” Vasseur said.
Fred Vasseur says performance gap at the top has reduced over the past couple of races
Fred Vasseur stated that performance gap among the top three teams- Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari has reduced in the last couple of weeks. All three teams have claimed one win each in the last three races, with Lando Norris winning the first race of his career in Miami.
Fred Vasseur believes that different circuits will favor different teams, however, the performance gap will be minimal. For instance in Monaco, Ferrari were the superior team, however, both McLarens remained within touching distance of the Italian team.
“There will be circuits that favor one team over another, but the difference will be a tenth, a tenth and a half,” he added.
The next race of the season will take place in Canada a couple of weeks from now. Red Bull and Max Verstappen are expected to come out all gains blazing in the first of the three races in June. The circuit is expected to favor the reigning champions, who could make use of their superior speed on the straights.
