{"id":1864445,"date":"2026-04-03T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1864445"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:50:00","slug":"how-ferrari-will-work-to-close-down-mercedes-in-april-f1-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1864445","title":{"rendered":"How Ferrari will work to close down Mercedes in April F1 break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>How Ferrari will work to close down Mercedes in April F1 break<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ferrari is lacking in a straight line compared to Mercedes and McLaren, says Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Sam Hall <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-03T12:50:00+01:00\">03 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, 2026 Japanese GP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has identified a key area of weakness that the Scuderia must improve over the unscheduled spring break to close the gap to pace-setters Mercedes.<\/p>\n<p>After three rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Ferrari sits second in the constructors\u2019 championship, 45 points behind Mercedes but 44 clear of McLaren.<\/p>\n<p>In each grand prix so far, Ferrari has featured on the third step of the podium, twice backing up this pace with the second driver in fourth place.<\/p>\n<p>But after McLaren showed improved pace in Japan to end Mercedes\u2019 early streak of one-two dominance, Vasseur is aware that his team must use the five weeks without racing to shrink the gap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, we have a lot of work like everybody in the paddock,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is the beginning of the homologation of the car. I think that we have done some things to improve.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cNow, we have good data from the first three races to understand the competitiveness of the car, where we are okayish and where we are not. Performance is coming from everywhere, but we have to take a step in every single area of the performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am sure that it is true for us, but it will also be true for everybody on the grid. It is more a matter of doing a better job than the others than to do a step.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d1740a24ebb92f7c4e4d17808e77b471cbbbaaef0f42f3469fcbc7ac72d81623\">  Ferrari takes advantage of unplanned F1 break with key tests   Leclerc identifies what Ferrari need to do to catch Mercedes <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have identified this term that the Ferrari has good cornering performance, but lacks pace on the straights. In part, this could be down to the team running a smaller turbo than rivals, which assists in getting impressive launches, but gives less top end performance.<\/p>\n<p>This issue was highlighted in Japan, when Hamilton was unable to make progress after enjoying a cheap pit stop under the safety car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat is clear this season is that as soon as you are not in the overtake mode, you are losing a little bit of pace and you are in this situation to have a train on the track,\u201d said Vasseur.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-16d269e46b43f7d35c44cb37becd44b6c92b023833303b0ea7d62ab160314f29\">  Costly George Russell \u201cbug\u201d exposes true complexity of new F1 engines   &#8220;Really confusing&#8221; issue ended Lewis Hamilton&#8217;s Japan F1 podium hopes <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhen he lost the one-second gap on the car ahead, it was a bit more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know that we have a deficit of performance on a straight line, and we have to work on it, but it is what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" 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\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ferrari is lacking in a straight line compared to Mercedes and McLaren, says Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has identified a key area of weakness that the Scuderia must improve over the unscheduled spring break to close the gap to pace-setters Mercedes.<\/p>\n<p>After three rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Ferrari sits second in the constructors\u2019 championship, 45 points behind Mercedes but 44 clear of McLaren.<\/p>\n<p>In each grand prix so far, Ferrari has featured on the third step of the podium, twice backing up this pace with the second driver in fourth place.<\/p>\n<p>But after McLaren showed improved pace in Japan to end Mercedes\u2019 early streak of one-two dominance, Vasseur is aware that his team must use the five weeks without racing to shrink the gap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, we have a lot of work like everybody in the paddock,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is the beginning of the homologation of the car. I think that we have done some things to improve.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cNow, we have good data from the first three races to understand the competitiveness of the car, where we are okayish and where we are not. Performance is coming from everywhere, but we have to take a step in every single area of the performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am sure that it is true for us, but it will also be true for everybody on the grid. It is more a matter of doing a better job than the others than to do a step.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d1740a24ebb92f7c4e4d17808e77b471cbbbaaef0f42f3469fcbc7ac72d81623\">  Ferrari takes advantage of unplanned F1 break with key tests   Leclerc identifies what Ferrari need to do to catch Mercedes <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have identified this term that the Ferrari has good cornering performance, but lacks pace on the straights. In part, this could be down to the team running a smaller turbo than rivals, which assists in getting impressive launches, but gives less top end performance.<\/p>\n<p>This issue was highlighted in Japan, when Hamilton was unable to make progress after enjoying a cheap pit stop under the safety car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat is clear this season is that as soon as you are not in the overtake mode, you are losing a little bit of pace and you are in this situation to have a train on the track,\u201d said Vasseur.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-16d269e46b43f7d35c44cb37becd44b6c92b023833303b0ea7d62ab160314f29\">  Costly George Russell \u201cbug\u201d exposes true complexity of new F1 engines   &#8220;Really confusing&#8221; issue ended Lewis Hamilton&#8217;s Japan F1 podium hopes <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhen he lost the one-second gap on the car ahead, it was a bit more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know that we have a deficit of performance on a straight line, and we have to work on it, but it is what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has identified a key area of weakness that the Scuderia must improve over the unscheduled spring break to close the gap to pace-setters Mercedes.<\/p>\n<p>After three rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Ferrari sits second in the constructors\u2019 championship, 45 points behind Mercedes but 44 clear of McLaren.<\/p>\n<p>In each grand prix so far, Ferrari has featured on the third step of the podium, twice backing up this pace with the second driver in fourth place.<\/p>\n<p>But after McLaren showed improved pace in Japan to end Mercedes\u2019 early streak of one-two dominance, Vasseur is aware that his team must use the five weeks without racing to shrink the gap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, we have a lot of work like everybody in the paddock,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is the beginning of the homologation of the car. I think that we have done some things to improve.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cNow, we have good data from the first three races to understand the competitiveness of the car, where we are okayish and where we are not. Performance is coming from everywhere, but we have to take a step in every single area of the performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am sure that it is true for us, but it will also be true for everybody on the grid. It is more a matter of doing a better job than the others than to do a step.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d1740a24ebb92f7c4e4d17808e77b471cbbbaaef0f42f3469fcbc7ac72d81623\">  Ferrari takes advantage of unplanned F1 break with key tests   Leclerc identifies what Ferrari need to do to catch Mercedes <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have identified this term that the Ferrari has good cornering performance, but lacks pace on the straights. In part, this could be down to the team running a smaller turbo than rivals, which assists in getting impressive launches, but gives less top end performance.<\/p>\n<p>This issue was highlighted in Japan, when Hamilton was unable to make progress after enjoying a cheap pit stop under the safety car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat is clear this season is that as soon as you are not in the overtake mode, you are losing a little bit of pace and you are in this situation to have a train on the track,\u201d said Vasseur.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-16d269e46b43f7d35c44cb37becd44b6c92b023833303b0ea7d62ab160314f29\">  Costly George Russell \u201cbug\u201d exposes true complexity of new F1 engines   &#8220;Really confusing&#8221; issue ended Lewis Hamilton&#8217;s Japan F1 podium hopes <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhen he lost the one-second gap on the car ahead, it was a bit more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know that we have a deficit of performance on a straight line, and we have to work on it, but it is what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1092857\/1\/how-ferrari-will-work-close-down-mercedes-april-f1-break&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] How Ferrari will work to close down Mercedes in April F1 break Ferrari is lacking in a straight line compared to Mercedes and McLaren, says Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur. 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