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BARRETTO: How new Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is attacking the toughest job in F1
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Fred Vasseur was under no illusions about the gargantuan task that lay ahead of him when he took one of the biggest jobs in sport as Ferrari’s Team Principal – but he was pleasantly surprised by what he found at their Italian HQ at Maranello.
The Scuderia looked like the second-best team coming out of pre-season testing, albeit a chunk off pace-setters Red Bull. While not ideal, solidifying their spot as chief rival was still a strong statement after years of yoyoing form.
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