F1 News: Charles Leclerc Compares Fred Vasseur To Mattia Binotto - "There Is Sincerity With Fred"
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has spoken out on the different managing styles of Fred Vasseur and Mattia Binotto.
Binotto left the Maranello-based squad at the end of the 2022 season after working his way up the ranks in the team since 1995. Shortly after, it was confirmed that the former Alfa Romeo team principal Fred Vasseur would be taking up Binotto's role.
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As Formula One heads into the team's home race in Monza, Leclerc was asked about the differences between the two bosses during an interview with La Repubblica. The Monegasque driver responded:
"I agree with all his plans.
“He brings a different method of work than Mattia Binotto. It is interesting to see the point of view of those who, from the outside, make you see things you have not noticed before in so many years.
“Our relationship is direct; it speaks to me openly without prevaricating, which helps me as a driver. It's not that I missed it before, but there is this sincerity with Fred [Vasseur].”
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Ferrari has struggled to get the performance out of the SF-23 to be competitive at the front of the grid during the 2023 season so far. The team is currently running in fourth position in the constructors' standings with 201 points behind the biggest surprise of the season, Aston Martin in third with 215 points.
Carlos Sainz recently revealed that the team were aware of issues with the SF-23 early on in the season, however, due to cost cap restraints they are having to look ahead to the 2024 car which is set to be "brand new".
Despite the ongoing struggles, both Leclerc and Sainz are hopeful of turning things around for the Italian Grand Prix weekend which will be kicking off tomorrow.
