Vasseur chooses not to 'criticize' Red Bull regarding the removal of Lawson.

      "I dislike it when individuals attempt to judge us."

      Frederic Vasseur has rejected the chance to "judge" Formula 1 competitor Red Bull for letting go of Liam Lawson after just two races. Currently leading Ferrari’s esteemed F1 team, the Frenchman is also recognized for his experience in junior formula management, where he helped nurture future talents like Lewis Hamilton among others. When asked if he would consider dropping a driver after two races, Vasseur responded to L’Equipe: "This is a classic Red Bull scenario, but you cannot comprehend how challenging it is to evaluate the processes within a team. We are unaware of what is happening there and what influenced their decision. There could be countless reasons behind it, known solely to the team and the driver, and sometimes even the driver may not be aware. Therefore, I prefer not to comment," Vasseur continued. "I believe it is too severe to make such choices after merely two races. However, at the same time, we don’t possess even 10 percent of the information, so it’s better not to attempt to judge anyone. I dislike it when people try to judge us, so I won't judge others."

      In private, Vasseur might be thankful to Red Bull for diverting attention away from Ferrari following the Chinese GP, where both red cars faced disqualification due to technical violations. Vasseur acknowledges that Ferrari was overly "aggressive" with its weight and floor wear settings and decisions, but former driver Rene Arnoux stood up for the Maranello-based team. "Ferrari wasn’t attempting to cheat," he declared to La Gazzetta dello Sport. "I entirely rule that out. If (Charles) Leclerc’s car had been ten kilos too light, or if Hamilton’s car was in clear violation, then fine, we would have to question that. But this was a subtle matter - a random anomaly."

      Conversely, some criticize Ferrari for raising expectations surrounding Hamilton’s arrival only to ultimately fall short. "People say, ‘Ah, you made a huge fuss with Lewis this winter,’ but no," Vasseur retorts. "It was the media that created all the hype. We didn’t ask for anything. We took a photo. We didn’t even conduct an interview. We didn’t even hold the launch in Maranello."

      Another consequence of the Hamilton hype is that Leclerc has been somewhat eclipsed. "It’s true that he’s less in the limelight," Vasseur acknowledged. "But this allows him more time for himself, to engage in other activities, to collaborate with his engineers. So there are some positives in this situation. There might be a bit of frustration, a hint of jealousy, but I believe Charles is wise enough to comprehend the situation and recognize the benefits of it all. He can fully dedicate himself to achieving the sporting goal."