Charles Leclerc puts “200%” trust in Fred Vasseur to bring glory back to Maranello

Charles Leclerc publicly expressed his faith in Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur despite a string of difficult races for the Scuderia.

Charles Leclerc puts “200%” trust in Fred Vasseur to bring glory back to Maranello

Charles Leclerc and Fred Vasseur (Via: Imago)

Ferrari has faced a difficult period in F1 since a few races. Ferrari was often seen on the podium until the Monaco GP, where Charles Leclerc won. However, McLaren outperformed Ferrari’s performance until the latest race in Belgium. Leclerc started the Belgian GP at pole but finished in third place, benefiting from George Russell’s disqualification. However, the Monégasque believes that team principal Fred Vasseur will bring the performance back after the summer break.

Charles Leclerc recently stated that he trusts 200 percent in team principal Fred Vasseur‘s plans. He emphasized that Vasseur takes care of every person in the team which has made a big difference. He has changed the way the team operates and their mentality in work. This approach makes everyone feel valued and supported, which is important for team performance and morale. Leclerc believed that the 56-year-old’s leadership will help improve the team’s results after the summer break.

I've always said that I 200 per cent trust Fred. He has brought a new mentality to the team, where he's taken care of every single individual within the team.
Charles Leclerc said, as reported by RacingNews365
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Leclerc believed that Fred Vasseur’s greatest strength is his ability to take care of every team member and make them feel important. He also praised the 56-year-old for being excellent at understanding difficult situations. According to Leclerc, he can quickly figure out what needs to be done when things get tough, and this skill is very valuable for the team’s success. Therefore, the 26-year-old reckoned that Vasseur would bring the glory back with the last phase remaining to end the season.

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I think this is Fred's biggest strength, as well as being super good at analyzing critical situations.
Charles Leclerc stated.
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Charles Leclerc staying positive amidst challenging run for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc explained that in F1 it is common for people to get discouraged and think that everything was going wrong. He pointed out that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and believe that all their efforts are failing. However, Leclerc emphasized the importance of not getting stuck in such a negative mindset. In F1 it’s crucial to stay positive and focus on what can be improved and recognize that not everything was bad. This kind of attitude can help teams improve their mindset and eventually drive better during the races.

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It’s very easy sometimes in F1, when things are going very wrong to put everything in the same basket and say, ‘Oh, my God, everything we are doing is bad.
Charles Leclerc added.

Certainly, Charles Leclerc reckoned that teams need to stay positive if they face difficulties because there are ways to improve. Although Ferrari’s performance has fallen short in recent races, Leclerc and the team trust their team boss and remain optimistic. He gave fans hope that Maranello would once again emerge victorious at the pinnacle of motorsport.

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