Ferrari team principal Vasseur demands better race weekend execution
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has called for improvements in race weekend execution as the 2026 Formula 1 season progresses. With competition tightening among frontrunners, the team aims to maximize performance to avoid leaving points on the table. Ferrari successfully developed the SF-26 car to be competitive under current regulations following extensive focus during the previous season. The vehicle's consistent upgrades have already enabled both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to secure grand prix victories. Vasseur emphasized that maintaining high operational standards remains the primary focus as the team battles for position in a crowded field. The squad continues to refine its approach to ensure it capitalizes on the car's current development trajectory.
- •Fred Vasseur is urging Ferrari to improve race weekend performance.
- •The SF-26 car has received consistent upgrades throughout the season.
- •Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have recorded grand prix wins this year.
- •Ferrari shifted development focus toward 2026 regulations during the prior season.
- 11:23 AMMotorsport.com — Ferrari "can't leave more points on the table" with race execution
"Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has called on his squad to keep improving its race weekend execution as the margins between Formula 1's 2026 frontrunners continue to shrink. Having focused a large part of 2025 on the new regulations, Ferrari has fielded a competitive car in the SF-26, which it has relentlessly upgraded to allow both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to win a grand prix ...Keep reading
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