Ferrari's Vasseur reflects on second-place finish at Belgian GP
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged unexpected results from the Belgian Grand Prix held on July 19, 2026, where Charles Leclerc finished second behind Kimi Antonelli. Leclerc benefited from a pit stop under Virtual Safety Car conditions, moving from third to lead briefly before settling in second. Despite concerns about the car's suitability for the Spa-Francorchamps track, Ferrari has seen strong recent performances, including a win by Leclerc at Silverstone. Vasseur praised the team's strategic execution, while Lewis Hamilton finished fourth but faces a post-race investigation for an unsafe release.
- •Charles Leclerc finishes second in the Belgian Grand Prix.
- •Ferrari employed effective strategy and pit stops during the race.
- •Hamilton finished fourth and is under investigation for pit incident.
- •Leclerc's recent form includes a win at Silverstone prior to Spa.
"Fred Vasseur admits that Ferrari were "not expecting this kind of result" in the Belgian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc finishing second and Lewis Hamilton just missing out on the podium.
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