Although Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur seems hopeful for the Japanese Grand Prix, he refrains from making a clear assessment. The Ferrari drivers finished the first day in Suzuka on a very positive note; Charles Leclerc was in second place after Max Verstappen, and his teammate Carlos Sainz was in fourth place.
A Good Start
Italian team boss Frederic Vasseur seems pleased with the day's results, but believes they should not be over-exaggerated. In his interview, Vasseur says: “Everything is going well so far. We are progressing at a pretty good pace, our single lap speed is also pretty good and the tires are wearing at a normal level. This is an extremely important factor because tire wear has caused serious problems in some races this season. But it seems we are not facing this problem today.”
Constantly Changing Conditions
However, Vasseur emphasizes that the conditions of the track may constantly change throughout the weekend and the direction and intensity of the wind may also affect the results. “The results are so close, it is difficult to make any predictions, but it is better to have a good Friday than the opposite,” he says.
Focus on Their Work
Vasseur says that they will continue the approach they used in Singapore and Monza in Japan. “The most important thing is to focus completely on our work and control the performance of the vehicle,” he says. “Instead of making predictions for Saturday and Sunday, we just want to achieve the best possible result. Our most important goal is to provide our drivers with a vehicle that can deliver the best performance. “In any case, we must avoid excessive optimism,” he adds.
These statements by Frederic Vasseur offer an important understanding of what approach the Ferrari team will adopt for the Japanese Grand Prix. Although the team seems hopeful, they are aware that it is difficult to predict what the results will be and are avoiding any over-optimism.
