Fred Vasseur, Crew Principal of Ferrari, spoke in regards to 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 concerning the dynamic along with his new teammate. On this matter, Fred Vasseur said: “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 System 1 works. However the first weeks of collaboration between the 2 have gone rather well, and I’m not stunned by that.”
Fred Vasseur: “Leclerc and Hamilton are working effectively collectively”
The Crew Principal then added that the connection between the 2 was already strong earlier than they began working collectively at Ferrari: “Even final yr, they obtained alongside effectively and had been in a position to construct an excellent friendship, in order that they’re beginning in nice form. The vital 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 issues about his age or competitiveness: “I labored with Hamilton a few years in the past. I’m by no means frightened 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.”
Nevertheless, the Crew 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 adjustments 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 feel it’s the proper mixture.”
Charles Leclerc should profit from Lewis Hamilton’s presence
Fred Vasseur sees Lewis Hamilton’s presence as an ideal alternative for Charles Leclerc’s development. The objective 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’ve entry to all his knowledge, work on it, and should 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 frightened about any disputes between them. I solely see optimistic emulation.” Lastly, he reiterated how teamwork is crucial to goal for titles: “I already talked about this final yr with Charles and Carlos. We had already reached that time, but when we wish to carry out, we should do it with each drivers. To compete for titles, wholesome competitors is required.”
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