The rain chaos in Australia sparked panic on monitor, with Ferrari taking a giant threat and failing in its technique.
In a Grand Prix marked by twists and turns, together with retirements, slippery tracks, and numerous disruptions, Ferrari got here out defeated, heads down. Charles Leclerc completed eighth, and Lewis Hamilton solely managed tenth; for the seven-time world champion, it was the worst debut ever for a Ferrari driver.
Ridiculed by rivals, former F1 figures, and the press, the Maranello workforce should now react and has the prospect to take action instantly in China. Wanting again, even Christian Horner commented on the rival workforce’s nightmare weekend.
Whereas Max Verstappen guess on dry situations, staying out for 2 extra laps, Ferrari determined to take a further threat. Max Verstappen’s gamble paid off, as Pink Bull’s boss defined that stopping one lap earlier wouldn’t have made a lot of a distinction.
At one level within the race, Lewis Hamilton discovered himself within the lead, whereas Charles Leclerc was third. Nonetheless, the rain saved falling, and it was already too late. Norris simply overtook the 2 Ferrari drivers on intermediates, and when Ferrari lastly introduced them in, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton returned to the monitor in ninth and tenth locations.
“It regarded like they had been taking fairly a chance,” Christian Horner advised the media after the Australian GP. “Then they in all probability gave up on the worst second. I didn’t observe their race plans too carefully, however from the pit wall, it actually regarded like that.” – the Pink Bull workforce principal identified.
So as to add a little bit of spice, Christian Horner then provided some “sensible” recommendation to Ferrari on the way to deal with rain: “I believe you at all times must react to what’s taking place round you. When it’s raining closely within the pit lane, that’s often the proper time to placed on the moist tires.” – he concluded.
Mar 19, 2025
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