Oct.13 (GMM) Mario Andretti has added his voice to rising concern about Ferrari’s path – whereas Ralf Schumacher thinks the fabled group’s persistent underperformance defies logic.
Talking at Il Competition dello Sport in Trento, 1978 world champion Andretti praised Charles Leclerc’s expertise however hinted that even the Monegasque driver might quickly look elsewhere. “I’m an enormous fan of Leclerc,” mentioned the 85-year-old.
“If he actually needed to alter groups at some point, I’d take him to Cadillac right away,” mentioned the American – the high-profile ambassador for the Cadillac group which is getting ready to hitch Method 1 in 2026.
“However Ferrari is Ferrari,” Andretti continued. “Ultimately, this group will bounce again – they at all times have.”
Nonetheless, when requested straight if he was dropping religion in group principal Frederic Vasseur, Andretti’s reply was transient however telling. “Sure,” he mentioned.
Vasseur’s place has come below renewed scrutiny regardless of a current contract extension, with Ferrari nonetheless struggling to match the type of McLaren, Purple Bull and Mercedes.
Sky Deutschland pundit Ralf Schumacher expressed disbelief at how little progress has been made. “They’ve two glorious drivers, and the automobile, engine and transmission are all constructed below one roof,” he mentioned.
“Truly, all of the stipulations are there,” mentioned Schumacher, whose brother Michael is essentially the most profitable Ferrari driver of all time. “It’s onerous to grasp the place the issues lie.”
“If you concentrate on it, Ferrari spent essentially the most cash and ended up with the worst chassis,” the German continued. “However Vasseur is aware of how one can unite folks and inspire the group.
“Ferrari is principally a little bit of a powder keg – I perceive it, there’s loads of frustration, and something can occur rapidly.”
