Heading into the high-stakes race weekend at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace Interlagos, Frederic Vasseur has firmly reiterated his stance regarding the internal dynamics within the Scuderia Ferrari squad. The French team principal strongly dismissed the implementation of restrictive guidelines or artificial racing rules governing how his star drivers are allowed to battle on track. Speculation regarding intra-team friction had previously surfaced following an on-track flashpoint involving Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc earlier in the season.
Speaking during the official FIA press conference ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, Vasseur confirmed that management held constructive clear-the-air talks with both drivers to draw a line under past events. He stressed that absolute respect for the Maranello outfit remains paramount, insisting that individual ambitions must take a backseat to collective team targets as the championship battle reaches its climax.
Addressing the inherent complexity of managing two fiercely competitive drivers, Vasseur acknowledged the delicate balancing act required from the pit wall. "It is not impossible, but it is complicated. Performance stems from the fact that they are extremely competitive. On every single lap, they watch what the other is doing and try to measure themselves against one another," Vasseur explained during a media debrief.
He further credited this intense internal rivalry as a key driver behind Ferrari's recent surge in pace, noting that pushing each other to the limit has directly contributed to their strong points haul in recent rounds. As long as mutual respect for the mechanics and engineers is maintained, the leadership team is fully prepared to let them race.
When explicitly asked if formal parameters had been established for wheel-to-wheel combat, the Ferrari boss firmly rejected the idea. "I do not believe in that kind of rule at all. Should I dictate that they must leave one meter and twenty centimeters when approaching a corner? The right rule is respect for the team, the sponsors, the brand, and the people working behind the scenes," he concluded, signaling total trust in his driver lineup.
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