Gerhard Berger warns Ferrari to stay calm amid high expectations and lack of recent wins

Gerhard Berger warns Ferrari to stay calm amid high expectations and lack of recent wins. Former Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger warns Maranello to stay calm.

Former driver Gerhard Berger has issued a warning to Ferrari, highlighting that despite progress, Maranello is often constrained by excessively high expectations. Gerhard Berger explained that expectations for Ferrari are always much higher than for other teams. In an interview with Repubblica, he pointed out that results often fall short of the potential: “If they finish fourth in the championship, it will be considered insufficient. The problem is that they are close to second place, a goal that is neither impossible nor easy, yet it is still demanded from Ferrari.”With Ferrari’s winless streak now exceeding a year, Berger also commented on recent statements by team president John Elkann. He explained that when victories are scarce, emotions run high: “When you don’t win, people become more emotional. It is challenging for mechanics, engineers, managers, and even drivers.” However, the former Ferrari driver defended the current drivers, saying that Charles Leclerc is working very well and that he is sure Lewis Hamilton is trying everything to win another World Championship, even if things are not going perfectly at the moment.

Gerhard Berger also reminded fans how Jean Todt needed years before becoming the strongest team leader: “I believe the most important thing is to remain calm and focus on continuity, consistency, and team cohesion. I remember when Jean Todt joined Ferrari, it took him years to win a championship before becoming the most successful of all.”

Gerhard Berger backs Lando Norris: the favorite for the World Championship

With three races remaining and the Drivers’ Championship standings beginning to take shape, Gerhard Berger warned that the title could already be decided, given Lando Norris’s current form and Max Verstappen’s challenging pursuit. He expressed confidence about the outcome: “It would be nice if Verstappen won, but I think he lost too many points last weekend. Never say never, but it will be difficult. He will need some luck. Under normal circumstances, I would say Norris is very likely to be the winner.” – the former Ferrari driver pointed out.

Gerhard Berger also shared his thoughts on Oscar Piastri: “He is going through a somewhat difficult period at the moment, but he will come back. He is young and starting to feel pressure with the possibility of being a champion. I think it is very important for him to stay calm. If he doesn’t win this year, I am sure he will win another year because he is a very talented driver.”