The new Formula 1 rules have divided opinions, and Fred Vasseur acknowledged that he still has reservations about the current regulations. The Ferrari boss highlighted advances in the races but criticized the reduction in the average power of the engines.
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In an interview with the French Auto Hebdo, Vasseur said he has a balanced view of the new era. For him, the races have become more open, while energy management added a strategic element that he considers positive.
“I have mixed feelings. As a motorsport fan, the races are undoubtedly more open than before,” said Vasseur. The manager also explained that, unlike the use of DRS, the driver now needs to manage energy and choose the right moment to use it, avoiding running out of battery during the lap.
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The Belgian GP was cited by Vasseur as an example of this characteristic. According to the Ferrari boss, after a restart at Spa-Francorchamps, some teams recovered energy before the finish line, while others deliberately lost ground to reach the restart with more energy: “Maybe it’s not a pure race, but it’s still the use of skill, and for me that’s the positive side,” he added.
The main criticism, however, lies in the combination of chassis evolution and the reduction of the average power of the engines. Vasseur said that corners like Pouhon at Spa and Copse at Silverstone have lost part of the challenge they represented, also mentioning Radillon and Blanchimont. Still, he believes the balance can be corrected between 2027 and 2028, with a new distribution between the thermal and electric components, maintaining the same maximum power.
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