Source:
REUTERS/HAMAD I MOHAMMED
[Saba
Sports News] Charles Leclerc, the current Formula 1 driver for Ferrari,
recently disclosed in a media interview the surprising reason behind his
decision to renew his contract with the team. Leclerc expressed his strong
belief in team principal Vasseur, which played a significant role in his
contract renewal. According to Leclerc, “When Vasseur initially took on
the role, I felt he was the right person for the position. It took some time to
adapt, but he has shown remarkable performance and possesses a clear vision for
achieving our goals.” This ultimately led me to extend my contract.
Vasseur assumed the position of team principal for the F1 Ferrari team in
January 2023. He previously served as the team principal for Alfa Romeo and CEO
of Sauber Motorsport, bringing extensive experience in the field of Formula 1.
Since taking charge in 2016, Vasseur has implemented significant changes within
the team, including a more aggressive racing strategy and alterations in car
design direction. Overall, Ferrari, under Vasseur’s leadership, is actively
undergoing adjustments and improvements.