Ferrari's Confidence Boost: Vasseur Eyes Maximum Points After Miami

Frédéric Vasseur in the Ferrari garage during a Formula 1 race weekend.
Vasseur believes Ferrari’s technical development is the key to beating rivals in 2026.

 Ferrari, unlike in 2025, started the 2026 season very optimistically, as Frédéric Vasseur stated, saying that the team is in a strong position for 2026 based on the initial results of this year.

So far, Ferrari has maintained remarkable consistency, achieving podium finishes in every race held. This performance positions the team as one of the main forces on the current grid.

Charles Leclerc was responsible for podium finishes in Australia and Japan, while Lewis Hamilton achieved his first top-3 finish for the Italian team during the Chinese Grand Prix.

The Formula 1 calendar now features an unusual gap of more than a month before the race in Miami. This hiatus occurred due to the cancellation of the races scheduled for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Vasseur pointed out that the restart of the championship in the United States could mark a new phase in the competition. According to him, the standings and the dynamics between the teams are likely to undergo significant changes.

The immediate focus of the Italian school is efficiency in scoring points. The stated objective is to prevent direct rivals, such as Mercedes, from gaining an advantage in the constructors' championship.

Ferrari management anticipates that the race for technical development will be a decisive factor this year. The expectation is that teams will bring frequent and aggressive updates.

Despite the technological pressure, the manager stated that Maranello's timeline shouldn't be too short. He believes the technical structure is prepared to respond accordingly.

The established strategy is to maximize efficiency in each race weekend. This includes everything from precision in qualifying to flawless pit stop execution.

The focus is on fighting for the lead, and Vasseur is confident that the balance between performance and preparation will bear fruit in the future.

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