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Vasseur offers Ferrari upgrade promise to frustrated Leclerc

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has promised that the Maranello-based squad will bring developments to the SF-26 “soon” after Charles Leclerc cited a lack of recent development as a reason behind their poor form in Azerbaijan.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 9:31 AM
Vasseur offers Ferrari upgrade promise to frustrated Leclerc
Key Things to Know
  • Fred Vasseur promised Ferrari will introduce upgrades soon to address performance issues.
  • Charles Leclerc finished fourth and Lewis Hamilton took sixth place in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
  • Leclerc qualified second but struggled with Ferrari's ongoing straight-line speed deficit during the race.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has promised that the team will introduce upgrades soon following a difficult Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc expressed frustration over a lack of recent car development after finishing fourth, while teammate Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in sixth place in Baku.

Leclerc had qualified on the front row in second but struggled with straight-line speed during the race, losing ground on restarts. Vasseur admitted Ferrari maximized their potential given their engine limitations and reduced chassis advantage, noting that upcoming circuits should be less demanding.

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