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Maranello Paddock indicated that the meeting between Vasseur and the Ferrari drivers lasted a long time and could theoretically be described as productive, while specifying that it remained to be seen whether it would be so in practice. According to the account attributed to Giuly Duchessa, the Scuderia was considering an engine change for Hamilton after the problem that occurred in Mexico, but no decision had yet been made. #Ferrari #Formule1 #GP (translated)

Tear Off indicated that a meeting between Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Fred Vasseur was scheduled at Interlagos after the tensions from the Mexican Grand Prix. According to the account, it was meant to clarify the rules between the two drivers and prevent their rivalry from harming Ferrari's interests on the track. Tear Off also wrote that the Scuderia was regaining competitiveness with its SF-26 and could aim for victories again, while Vasseur had to reconcile the ambitions of the two drivers with those of the team, especially in view of 2027. The account cited Motorsport_FR as the source. #F1 #Ferrari #GrandPrix (translated)

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion at just 20 years old, thanks to a natural talent for driving and a constant ability to learn, all supported by his team, Mercedes, and his innate ability to handle high-pressure situations. #KimiAntonelli #Formula1 #MercedesRacing (translated)

Kimi Antonelli, the young Italian talent who won the Formula 1 World Championship, has never driven for Ferrari as, ten years ago, he was deemed too small and the team was not prepared to manage such a young driver, while Toto Wolff began to bet on him, bringing him into Mercedes' young driver program. #KimiAntonelli #Formula1 #Mercedes (translated)

Tear Off reported that Sebastian Vettel described the fear of failure as very strong at Ferrari, under the weight of pressure and expectations. According to him, the pleasure of driving had been relegated to the background, and the team had been too hesitant, missing an opportunity. Vettel also recounted experiencing the end of his contract with Ferrari in 2020 as a personal failure and had long blamed himself for not obtaining an extension. #F1 #SebastianVettel #Ferrari (translated)

Maranello Paddock indicated that Ferrari had confirmed that its 2027 single-seater would be very different from the 2026 model, particularly due to significant aerodynamic and regulatory changes. According to the account, the on-track performance at the end of the season would not allow predictions for the following year's early performance: an engine improvement at Maranello would not guarantee that the car would be as competitive as this year's model. These statements were allegedly made during a YouTube live session by Auto Racer, relayed by Ferrari News Italia. #Ferrari #Formule1 #Aérodynamique (translated)

Maranello Paddock reported that Charles Leclerc had urged Ferrari to continue its efforts to allow the Scuderia to sustainably fight for victory. The driver mentioned that the new parts brought had facilitated progress, while estimating that there was still a long way to go. He added that the team hoped to be able to fight for first place as soon as possible. #F1 #Ferrari #Leclerc (translated)

The F1 intern criticized Scuderia Ferrari's strategy for Lewis Hamilton in Singapore. According to him, Hamilton used medium tires for 20 laps and then soft tires for another 40, while the team did not call him to the pits during the VSC. The author stated that the decision caused the driver to drop from P3 to P5 and still risk finishing in P6. #F1 #Singapura #Hamilton (translated)

Hamza Rahmani believed that Lewis Hamilton was the only driver in the Top 6 on a two-stop strategy and that Ferrari compromised their race by releasing Charles Leclerc right in front of him. He criticized the strategic choices of the Scuderia. #F1 #F1 #Ferrari #Leclerc (translated)

Maranello Paddock wrote that Lewis Hamilton had formed a team of engineers at Ferrari that included people outside the historical circle of the Scuderia. According to the post, sources close to the driver described a method different from the usual routine, which relied on his feedback to better identify the car's problems and the priorities to address. The seven-time world champion was also said to have been recruited to help evolve working methods, thanks to his experience in winning teams and his influence. His approach reportedly elicited mixed reactions within the team. The post estimated that the group formed around Hamilton constituted the strongest core of this approach, but the next step was to broaden the consensus. It claimed that Hamilton had leeway to analyze the functioning of the team that Fernando Alonso had not benefited from and that Sebastian Vettel had even less. Carlos Sainz had reportedly established a methodical dialogue with the engineers. According to the post, Hamilton could bring a different experience and contribute to change, a mission that would have been implicit from his arrival. Maranello Paddock also wrote that Charles Leclerc, who had spent his entire career at Ferrari, did not have the same external benchmarks and often had to compensate on track for unresolved issues. However, the post indicated that Leclerc had moved closer to his teammate's perspective, which he found interesting. It was estimated that this convergence could strengthen the drivers' demands if their different approaches led them to face the same difficulties. According to the post, Hamilton's recent statements reflected this evolution: he still wanted changes but had to convince the management to accept new technical practices, using arguments, evidence, and a broader consensus. Maranello Paddock added that he needed to prioritize internal dialogue and avoid putting pressure on Frédéric Vasseur. Discussions about the future of the director could have complicated the process, while support for Vasseur could, according to the post, help continue the changes already underway. Finally, Maranello Paddock called Hamilton's podium finish in Sepang an encouraging sign and estimated that his influence would depend on the ability to extend the method developed with his engineers to the entire team. The post referred to an article by Giuly Duchessa for more information. https://t.co/lzVgcJhYJp) #Ferrari #Hamilton #F1 (translated)

Antonello Gioia wrote that, in his opinion, the team principal should have resigned at the end of the race after a disastrous performance. He said that the team had been outclassed on the track and that the two drivers had been put in difficulty like rookies, mentioning a strong embarrassment. #F1 #Motorsport #Sportivi (translated)

Maranello Paddock wrote that Lewis Hamilton had offered Ferrari a front-row spot, under the eyes of its CEO, Benedetto Vigna, who was present in Malaysia that day and the next. According to the account, the Sepang circuit favored cars with a performing front end and good mechanical grip. The Ferrari SF-26 and the Red Bull adapted better than Mercedes to these so-called "front limited" conditions, where the grip of the front axle primarily determined the performance limits. The account also referred to an article by Giuly Duchessa. https://t.co/m2SfhxxMxH) #Ferrari #Formula1 #GPmalaisie (translated)

🔴 Frédéric Vasseur a déclaré au micro de la BBC Sport que la « recherche d’emploi » de Christian Horner était une distraction pour Ferrari 🤔 💬 « Nous ne travaillons pas dans une sérénité parfaite. Pour moi déjà, mais aussi pour toute l'équipe. Que 50 % des questions des médias portent sur ce sujet, c'est une situation un peu frustrante. Nous nous battons pour la deuxième place du championnat et, au final, on ne parle que de cette situation. Mais c'est comme ça, je n'y peux rien. Monsieur Horner cherche du travail ? Tout le monde le sait. Que puis-je y faire ? Je vais simplement faire de mon mieux pour motiver l'équipe, la pousser à se concentrer sur ce qui est le mieux aujourd'hui. » Le média britannique a par la suite demandé au team principal de la Scuderia s'il envisageait de travailler avec Christian Horner, ce à quoi il a répondu : 💬 « Pour ça, il faudrait poser la question à mon assistante. » Une réponse qui fait référence au contexte du départ du Britannique de chez Red Bull, où il avait été accusé de harcèlement sexuel et de comportement dominateur envers une employée. (🗞️ @BBCSport / #F1 / #BahrainGP) #F1 #Ferrari #ChristianHorner

🔴 Ferrari : selon @wearetherace , Horner ne négocie pas encore avec la Scuderia. Christian exige un contrôle total, un niveau jamais atteint depuis l'époque de Jean Todt, ce qui nécessiterait une refonte structurelle. Parallèlement, des rumeurs circulent dans le paddock selon lesquelles Maranello attendrait les résultats de la fin de la saison avant d'agir. Silence prolongé du top management... #Ferrari #Formule1 #Horner