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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur: We have recharged our batteries and we're ready for Zandvoort

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur: We have recharged our batteries and we're ready for Zandvoort

2 sources·Updated 1 hr ago·125 pts

TL;DR

Ferrari continues upgrades for Zandvoort, aiming to improve ahead of the 2026 Dutch GP season restart.

  • Ferrari is actively bringing upgrades to the Zandvoort race.
  • Alpine is making the most upgrades for the Dutch GP.
  • Ferrari's season focus is on the second half and future title chances.

From GrandPrix247 · 1 day ago

Ferrari head to the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort knowing the second half of the 2026 F1 season could define whether their title ambitions remain alive.

Has it been working?

Ferrari have scored 103 points across the last 3 rounds, up from 57 in the 3 before.

Their car ranks 2nd of 11 on qualifying pace, 0.015s off the pace leader in recent qualifying.

Best finish in that run: 1st.

Ferrari season record

Who’s who

  • Frédéric Vasseur is the team principal at Ferrari.

Coverage timeline · 2 sources

The strongest sourcing here is PlanetF1, a lower-tier outlet - quick to publish, and the tier most likely to overstate a claim.

2 independent outlets are carrying this: GrandPrix247, PlanetF1.

Where sources differ: GrandPrix247 reports Ferrari's focus on the 2026 season, while PlanetF1 emphasizes ongoing upgrades.