Hamilton and the Mercedes engine: “On the straights they fly and we can’t stop them, in the corners we are as fast as they are”
The Ferraris gave the Mercedes W17s a hard time in China, but the gap at the checkered flag remains significant
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Leclerc-Hamilton battle, Vasseur’s relief: “I prefer to let them race than give orders, right choice!”
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur comments on the great battle between his two drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
Leclerc applauds Hamilton: “Very fun battle, Lewis was better. These F1 cars are fun in the race”
The Monegasque enjoyed the challenge with his teammate and gave him credit for his first-ever podium with Ferrari
Hamilton: “Great battle with Leclerc, a privilege to be on the podium together with Kimi”
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton broke through and claimed his first podium as a Ferrari driver in China.
Vasseur continues to play hide-and-seek: “The directive on the compression ratio will not change things too much”
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur does not believe things will change in June with the new FIA measurements on the Mercedes engine case
Leclerc: “I haven’t spoken with Lewis after the Sprint, but everything is ok”
The two Ferraris of Charles Leclerc found themselves battling during the Chinese Sprint, but without any controversial aftermath
Hamilton: “In qualifying Mercedes has something similar to Party Mode”. Norris: “We don’t have it”
After the Sprint and after the China qualifying, Lewis Hamilton explained that Mercedes could use a push mode from Q2
Binotto, a dig at the Prancing Horse: “Ferrari? It hasn’t won anything since 2008”
Mattia Binotto takes a jab at Ferrari, the team where he served for 28 years and which he left at the end of the 2022 season: here is what he said
Leclerc: “In the race Mercedes are ahead by 3-4 tenths. But unlike 2025 we can do something”
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari explained that he is aiming for a good start to try not to let Antonelli and Russell get away
Ferrari closes the gap, Fred Vasseur smiles: “We were 8 tenths behind, now 4. It’s the right direction”
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur welcomes the performances of Hamilton and Leclerc during the Chinese weekend with a certain satisfaction.