F1, Ferrari: Frederc Vasseur pinpoints key moment in Japanese GP

F1, Ferrari: Frederic Vasseur pinpoints the key moment of the Japanese GP

"It will beà very important the first lap to be able to have clean air in front immediately, but passing the Red Bulls is not è easy". Soì Frederic Vasseur, commenting on qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, which sees an all-Red Bull front row, with Sainz fourth and Leclerc eighth.

In the third free practice session, Ferrari showed good race pace. "Tire degradation was under control" confirmed the team principal, who identified the last corner before the finish, number 17, as the critical point, especially for Leclerc: "Lì was where half the gap to Verstappen" was created.

Net of hidden variations, such as the amount of fuel embarked and the engine mappings used, the pace è was satisfactory, Vasseur confirmed. In the race forò "the first lap will be crucial" he reiterated.