“In Miami and Imola, we had been struggling lots within the low-speed corners, we had been struggling in Quali. And the low-speed corners in Quali, it is key in Monaco. That signifies that the extent of expectation was not mega excessive coming to Monte Carlo.
“But it surely’s true additionally that after FP1, FP2, FP3, Q1, that the extent of expectation was a bit completely different and we had been a bit annoyed [Saturday] night with P2. I believe at the moment, truthfully, we did the job. It was tough to anticipate rather more ranging from P2, besides if one thing occurred in entrance, however we won’t ask rather more to Charles and to the staff at the moment.”
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Ferrari have had numerous struggles this yr, each automobiles struggling with brake points at instances, in addition to with bouncing and tyre heat up – particularly in Qualifying. They’ve usually discovered themselves behind some midfield automobiles on advantage, and as such, Vasseur was pulling no punches when he analysed the primary third of the season for his staff.
“I believe we did not do a mega sturdy first a part of the season… We underperformed in comparison with expectations, that is mega clear and now we have to be trustworthy with ourselves.”