(Motorsports news) Last week, Ferrari was looking to get Alex Albon on board after Carlos Sainz’s current deal expires at the end of next year. Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur, on the other hand, has dismissed the idea of any relocation with Albon, who has made it clear in recent weeks that his own focus is on a long-term future with Williams.

Frederic Vasseur, who knows Alex Albon well from his time with his ART team in GP3 and Formula 2, believes the Thai driver is comfortable at Williams and dismisses reports that Ferrari is looking for a new driver. “I don’t know where this story came from,” Vasseur told the Italian edition of the Albon theory. Albon and I have previously run together.

“If a reporter asks me if Alex is doing a good job right now, I would say yes.” But that doesn’t mean I want to take him. “I believe Alex has a contract with Williams for 2024.” There is no concern because the squad is investing heavily.”

Frederic Vasseur has indicated since his arrival at Maranello that he wanted to better understand the team and how it worked before becoming concerned about driver contracts, especially given both the Ferrari’s driver Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc had deals that extend until the end of 2024.

“I was clear with the team and Ferarri’s drivers at the start of the season that I needed to get to know the team first.” “It takes months,” he added. “They’re still on a one-year contract, so I don’t think it’s an issue that needs to be addressed right now.” We will certainly discuss it in the future, but it is not our primary issue.

“The priority for everyone, especially this season, is to focus on the team.” I don’t want anything to be distracting.” Despite having contrasting approaches to F1, Carlos Sainz, and Charles Leclerc appear to be a good match for Ferrari on and off the track.

According to Vasseur, Leclerc has the ability to provide some standout performances, but he sometimes exposes himself to mistakes by overdriving. “Leclerc is capable of exceptional things,” Vasseur explained. “Sometimes he does things you have no idea where he got them from.”

“Charles is a Ferrari driver who is obsessed with winning. Our automobile is now behind the Red Bull, but he is still thinking about winning. “In rare cases, we’ve seen him push too far and overdrive. He attempts to compensate for his weaknesses with strategy, aggression, and the danger of making blunders.

“My job is to steer him in the right direction.” When we have a car capable of finishing second, we must take pride of place there. Of course, it’s equally important to consider what happens in front.” “He doesn’t go into overdrive, but he lacks Charles’ big peaks, such as when he takes pole positions. He is sometimes quite close to him. He was on the pole in Miami until the final corner. He keeps bad mistakes to a minimum and is constantly present.”

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