Ferrari focuses on improving qualifying after Zandvoort performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged the team's strong race pace at the Dutch Grand Prix but noted shortcomings in qualifying and race execution. Despite Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing behind George Russell, Vasseur highlighted that Ferrari's pace was better than Mercedes'. The team struggled in qualifying setups, impacting their race outcomes. Vasseur emphasized the need for better tire management and qualifying preparations moving forward.
- •Vasseur believes Ferrari's pace was stronger than Mercedes at Zandvoort.
- •Leclerc's poor start and a slow pit stop hindered race progress.
- •Both Ferrari drivers faced challenges in tyre temperature during qualifying.
- •Vasseur emphasizes the need for improved qualifying preparations.
- •Ferrari will focus on better tire management for future races.
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Fred Vasseur identifies Ferrari's next target after "stronger than Mercedes" Zandvoort pace
- 3:46 PMMotorsport.com — Fred Vasseur identifies Ferrari's next target after "stronger than Mercedes" Zandvoort pace
"The Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix turned out to be a race in which Ferrari didn't manage to convert its strong race pace into the best possible outcome – which, according to team principal Fred Vasseur, was down to the team experiencing a difficult qualifying and not executing the race perfectly. With Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finishing right behind George Russell, Vasseur believes ...Keep reading
"Ferrari should focus on improving its qualifying performance and weekend execution, says the team's boss
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:46 PMFred Vasseur identifies Ferrari's next target after "stronger than Mercedes" Zandvoort pace
Ferrari should focus on improving its qualifying performance and weekend execution, says the team's boss
- Motorsport.comAug 27, 2026, 3:46 PMFred Vasseur identifies Ferrari's next target after "stronger than Mercedes" Zandvoort pace
The Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix turned out to be a race in which Ferrari didn't manage to convert its strong race pace into the best possible outcome – which, according to team principal Fred Vasseur, was down to the team experiencing a difficult qualifying and not executing the race perfectly. With Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finishing right behind George Russell, Vasseur believes ...Keep reading
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