Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has called for a comprehensive approach to improve “every single pillar of performance” as the Scuderia aims to surpass McLaren and challenge for the 2025 Formula 1 championship. Despite a remarkable recovery in 2024, where Ferrari secured five wins and 22 podiums, the team fell just 14 points short of McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship. Vasseur emphasizes that consistent, incremental gains across all departments will be crucial to achieving success in 2025.
Fred Vasseur Stresses Holistic Performance Gains for Ferrari
Reflecting on Ferrari’s performance in 2024, Fred Vasseur highlighted the progress made since a difficult 2023 season but maintained that there is no single solution to closing the gap to McLaren and Red Bull.
“I think it would be a mistake to think there is one thing we can fix. To succeed, we need to focus on every single pillar of performance across all areas,” Vasseur explained.
The Maranello-based team made strides in pit stops, strategy, and reliability this season, addressing key issues such as tire overheating. However, Vasseur underscored that achieving marginal gains in every department is vital for staying competitive as the current regulations cycle enters its final year.
“This mindset must be ingrained in the team,” Vasseur said. “Every morning, we must strive to do better than the day before, improving by fractions of a second. If we don’t adopt this mindset, we’re dead in the water.”

Ferrari’s 2024: A Season of Growth and Missed Opportunities
While Ferrari showed significant improvement in 2024, the narrow gap to McLaren left Vasseur reflecting on missed opportunities. Key moments in races like Canada, Azerbaijan, and Singapore cost the team critical points that could have secured second place in the Constructors’ Championship.
“A good step, but not enough,” Vasseur summarized. “We made substantial improvements in pit stops, strategy, and car reliability. Yet, those 14 missing points linger as a frustration because the margins were so fine.”
Vasseur acknowledged the progress Ferrari has made but insisted that the team must continue pushing every department to contribute to performance gains.
“We need every department to be convinced that they play a critical role in our performance. Whether it’s aerodynamics, power unit, or strategy, we must do a better job across the board in 2025,” he added.
Looking Ahead: Ferrari’s Ambitions for 2025
As Ferrari sets its sights on 2025, Vasseur’s leadership focuses on fostering a culture of relentless improvement. With drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz delivering strong performances this year, the team is well-positioned to build on its gains and mount a stronger challenge next season.
Ferrari’s mission to improve every performance pillar for 2025 reflects the team’s determination to close the gap to McLaren and Red Bull. By maintaining a culture of incremental progress and addressing weaknesses, the Scuderia aims to return to the top of the Formula 1 grid.
With a renewed focus on consistency and innovation, Ferrari fans can hope for a resurgence in 2025 as the team strives to reclaim its place among the sport’s elite.