Former Haas crew principal Guenther Steiner known as out Ferrari chairman John Elkann for his public criticism of Formulation 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Following a disappointing Brazilian Grand Prix, which resulted within the Maranello outfit slipping from second to fourth within the constructors’ standings, Elkann advised Sky Sports activities Italy that Hamilton and Leclerc wanted to spend extra time driving and fewer time speaking.
“Brazil was a giant disappointment,” he mentioned. “Trying on the Formulation 1 championship, we are able to say that we’ve got our mechanics, who’re mainly successful the championship with their efficiency and the whole lot that has been finished on the pitstops. Our engineers have undoubtedly improved the automotive. However in terms of the remainder, it’s nonetheless lower than par.
“And certainly we’ve got drivers who have to deal with driving and speak much less. We nonetheless have essential races forward of us, and it isn’t inconceivable to attain second place [in the constructors]. That is a very powerful message, as a result of Bahrain itself is the demonstration that, when everybody at Ferrari works collectively, we win.”
The feedback have drawn reactions from many inside the business, together with Steiner.
“He’s allowed to critique as a result of in the long run he’s the boss, however I feel he shouldn’t try this in public,” Steiner defined throughout an look on The Pink Flags Podcast. “With Lewis, you already know… However Charles, the man places his coronary heart and soul into this, the whole lot. What extra would you like from Charles?
“It’s not exhibiting good management to say, ‘This man is doing it proper, the mechanics are good, the engineers are good, however you guys are unhealthy’ in public. And no remark about Fred. I discover it bizarre to say the least, to make a remark like this, from an individual at that degree of the corporate, the best degree. He doesn’t must ask anyone to do it or to not do it.
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Photograph by: Ferrari
“However if in case you have nothing good to say, say nothing in that place. Clearly, they gained the sportscar championship, which congratulations, however you can not examine the 2 championships. You continue to have to win it and I respect that they gained it, it’s very cool, however in the long run it’s a Stability of Efficiency championship. Formulation 1 is a unique kettle of fish.
“I’m not downgrading what they gained in sportscars, however to say ‘see what it’s doable to do’… yeah… how about serving to it to make it occur?”
The previous Haas chief additionally known as Elkann out for criticising drivers he had a component in signing.
“Additionally, who determined the drivers? Generally you need to look within the mirror. For positive he agreed to rent Lewis, that’s my understanding,” Steiner continued. “I critiqued this man however I picked him, possibly I’ve finished one thing improper. If he made the improper choice, if he feels so.
“I don’t know what they [Hamilton and Leclerc] mentioned. I don’t get it. Possibly he was a bit bit emotional when he mentioned it, they gained the [WEC] championship and didn’t even get within the factors, each automobiles dropped out in Brazil, are you able to think about how upset he was? Possibly he was a bit p***ed off.”
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