Team Principal Fred Vasseur has reflected on Ferrari’s rollercoaster race in Azerbaijan after Charles Leclerc lost out on victory whilst Carlos Sainz was involved in a chaotic crash with rival Sergio Perez.
The Italian team’s form has turned around remarkably since their run of poor results in early summer, with Leclerc claiming four consecutive podiums from the Belgian Grand Prix onwards, including his fairytale victory in Monza.
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They have significantly closed the gap to rival frontrunners McLaren and Red Bull, frequently finding themselves in the mix for pole position and major points hauls, but Baku produced a bittersweet result.
The Monegasque dropped from leader to P2 after a bold overtake from Oscar Piastri which was several laps in the making. Initially, Leclerc had built up a six-second lead in clean air, but a slow in-lap and out-lap when he pitted saw his lead shrink, before the McLaren man took his chance and went on to win.
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