After failed recruitment of Red Bull’s personnel, Ferrari’s top brass convened at Maranello to reassess their season 

Ferrari aimed to improve their season by bringing in Red Bull's top players but ultimately failed. To address this, Ferrari's top cream have assembled in Maranello.

After failed recruitment of Red Bull’s personnel, Ferrari’s top brass convened at Maranello to reassess their season 

John Elkann, Ferrari's chairman (Credits: Racing News 365)

Ferrari’s 2023 campaign has been a complete disaster. Their SF23 car is a wild beast, chewing up tires and behaving like a wild child. Speculations were rife about Red Bull’s top guns, Wachè, Balbo, and Monaghan, joining the Ferrari ranks. Turns out, it’s all smoke and mirrors. Ferrari couldn’t secure the deal.

And to face reality, Ferrari’s on-track performance is laughable. They’ve managed just one measly podium and one pole position. Fourth place on the leaderboard is nothing to write home about. The Prancing Horse is being left in the dust, struggling to challenge the mighty Red Bull. The Italian squad hoped to poach Red Bull’s technical team to improve their positions but nothing came out of it. 

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In the wake of these challenging times, Ferrari’s top brass has gathered in Maranello to salvage their disastrous season. With their performance hitting rock bottom, the team’s head honchos are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for improvement. They are reevaluating their car design, analysing everything to salvage their season. 

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Not only did Ferrari fail to secure Red Bull’s personnel, but they also lost their deputy team principal, Laurent Mekies, to AlphaTauri. Mekies will take the helm as the team principal for AlphaTauri in 2024. The SF23’s flaws are glaring, forcing Ferrari to postpone their much-needed upgrades after the Imola’s cancellation.

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Ferrari lends a helping hand to the Imola victims while Fred Vasseur’s role is now being questioned

Fred Vassuer, Ferrari team principal
Fred Vassuer, Ferrari team principal (Credits: The Sports Rush)

The recent floods in Imola have wreaked havoc on the region, and Ferrari has stepped up to lend a helping hand. The team has shown solidarity by providing significant donations and support to the affected population. Amidst the chaos, the cancellation of the Imola Grand Prix was a necessary decision, and Ferrari, along with Formula 1, quickly took action to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. 

it’s not just the car that’s causing concerns at Ferrari. The seat of team principal Fred Vasseur hangs in the balance. The team’s lackluster performance has raised doubts about his ability to steer the ship in the right direction. The pressure is mounting, and Vasseur’s future at Ferrari remains uncertain.

Rumours are swirling around Charles Leclerc suggesting that he might be considering a transfer, with Mercedes. To address the growing unrest within the team, Ferrari’s CEO, Benedetto Vigna, and Chairman, John Elkann, have taken on the task of reassuring their drivers.

As the season progresses, it remains to be seen what the Italian team have up their sleeve to make inroads into the championship. As of now, they are in the battle for second with Mercedes and Aston Martin. F1 heads to Monaco this weekend and eyes will be on the Scuderia on how their upgrades fare. 

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