Ferrari Team Principal Vasseur notes progress after US Grand Prix

Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur expressed a mix of satisfaction and missed opportunity following the United States Grand Prix in Austin. While the team demonstrated significant progress with their updated SF-26 package, Vasseur noted that qualifying errors prevented a higher starting position.

In the race, Charles Leclerc secured a second-place finish, while Lewis Hamilton finished fourth. Vasseur suggested that a Virtual Safety Car during the final laps may have hindered Hamilton's ability to challenge Max Verstappen for a podium position. Despite the results, the team praised their race pace and the aggressive two-stop strategy used to maximize performance.

The team now shifts its focus to the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix, where Vasseur anticipates significant challenges due to high altitude and unique aerodynamic conditions.