Fred Vasseur fully ‘trusts’ the FIA over Red Bull’s car trick despite McLaren’s complaints
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur expressed his full confidence in the FIA's decision over Red Bull's T-Tray trick.
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In the days leading up to the US GP, Red Bull admitted they have a ride-height adjustment device. This device could violate technical regulations if used during parc fermé conditions. Red Bull insists it hasn’t been utilized and is inaccessible when the car is fully assembled.
The FIA inspected the device during practice in Austin, sealing it for further verification. While McLaren CEO Zak Brown stated that Red Bull has lingering questions to answer, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur expressed his trust in the FIA’s judgment.
The controversy over Red Bull’s T-tray has intensified as rival teams looked to scrutinize them. Red Bull’s Christian Horner and Helmut Marko have openly criticized McLaren for being the most vocal about the situation. In contrast, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur expressed his trust in the FIA’s judgment regarding Red Bull’s device.
We have to trust the FIA on this one. I don’t want to make any comment on rumors, and I don’t know what has happened because I am not in the team, so I don’t know if they’ve used it or not. We’ve had tons of gray areas from the beginning of the season, but if this is the case, it wouldn’t be a gray area at all. But we have to trust the FIA.
Fred Vasseur told SkySportsF1
The FIA closely monitored the situation surrounding Red Bull’s T-tray device and expressed no concerns about its legality. They suggested that the controversy might stem from rival teams as competition intensifies and teams scrutinize each other’s cars. While the stewards declined to comment further, they confirmed that the device is legal unless used under parc fermé conditions.
Fred Vasseur asserts he was ‘hoping’ for a better result at the US GP qualifying
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc celebrated their strong performances in a thrilling Sprint at Austin. Max Verstappen secured pole position, while Sainz finished second and Leclerc took fourth.
Leclerc lost his P3 start to the Spaniard, but both drivers pressured Lando Norris, allowing Sainz to expertly overtake for P2 on the final lap. Fred Vasseur expressed a desire for even better results, noting that a 1-2 or 2-3 finish would have been ideal. However, he acknowledged their competitive pace and remained optimistic about achieving good results in the race.
I was hoping for a better result, but we have the pace to make up for it.
Fred Vasseur said.
On race day, Sainz and Leclerc are set to start in third and fourth positions, respectively. Fans are excited and hopeful that they can secure a podium finish, especially the Spaniard, as he approaches the final six races of his tenure with the team.
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