Fred Vasseur acknowledges Ferrari's mistakes at Austrian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
During the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari struggled following a successful race in Barcelona. Team Principal Fred Vasseur stated the team faced issues of raw pace against competitors like Mercedes and Max Verstappen. Overly aggressive strategies were attempted under pressure, leading to errors during the race. Ferrari's tactical failures were compounded by inadequate preparation from practice sessions, affecting their race day performance. Vasseur emphasized the need for improvement and learning from the mistakes made in Austria.
- •Ferrari faces challenges with pace against Mercedes and Verstappen.
- •Vasseur admits to miscalculated strategies during the race.
- •Inadequate practice data led to poor race decisions.
- •Ferrari seeks to learn from their tactical errors at the Austrian GP.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Fred Vasseur Admits Ferrari’s Desperation Sparked Austrian GP Collapse
"Formula 1 strategy is ultimately dictated by one unforgiving metric: raw pace. If you have it, the pit wall can dictate the race. If you don’t, you are immediately forced onto the back foot, relying on desperate tactical gambles to…
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