Vasseur reacts to Wolff's comments on Ferrari upgrades ahead of British GP
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur responded to Toto Wolff's comments suggesting Ferrari may soon exhaust its cost cap due to a series of upgrades. Wolff's remarks followed a recent race in Austria where Ferrari's upgrades yielded no podium finishes, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing fifth and eighth, respectively. Vasseur described Wolff's comments as ironic, pointing out that the competitive dynamics affect how teams are perceived when developing their cars. He emphasized the importance of introducing performance early in the season and stated that teams are all under similar constraints regarding upgrades. The Grand Prix weekend continues with Hamilton also showing speed during practice sessions.
- •Vasseur addressed Wolff's cost cap comments during a press conference.
- •Ferrari failed to reach the podium in Austria despite new upgrades.
- •Wolff suggested Ferrari's upgrade pace could lead to budget issues.
- •Hamilton finished fastest in Friday's practice session.
- •The British Grand Prix is approaching, adding pressure on performance.
"Fred Vasseur has given his take on Toto Wolff's comments ahead of the British Grand Prix this weekend.
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