Ferrari is in defense at the Styrian Grand Prix, at least according to the approach seen on Saturday, when the Maranello team had the worst qualifying of the year, in terms of placement. The compromise chosen by Maranello, with the car under greater load than usually, should be used to avoid tire degradation in the race, as Carlos Sainz explained. While also hoping for rain. Ferrari is taking a risk, especially in view of the constructors’ classification: however, it seems to be the only way forward in Styria.
“Ferrari ran with larger wings than usual, and therefore on the straight it paid for both the deficit in horsepower and the greater air resistance. But when Sainz argues that “a different wing would not have changed our lives”, doubts about the chances of a comeback are growing today. Charles Leclerc reveals another important detail: “We lose from others when we keep the Drs open.” To protect the tires, an overly charged solution was opted for race and with water on track it could work – it will soon be discovered. Otherwise it would be a disaster “, writes the Corriere della Sera.
“It is really a pity that Ferrari continues to act as an extra: with the Red team a protagonist, this already good world championship would be even more beautiful. Instead, barring miracles, the Maranello team will remain out of the fight for victory and a podium today. Charles Leclerc struggled to place the car in the fourth row, Carlos Sainz did not even enter the top ten. Even Norris’ McLaren has another step. This is something known in Maranello and they feel that until 2022 things will not change “, comments Leo Turrini in Resto del Carlino.
“To find a Red car you have to scroll down the starting grid to the fourth row, occupied by Charles Leclerc and a great ex, Fernando Alonso, today at the wheel of the Alpine. Ferrari worked to improve race pace over the weekend, ending up sacrificing qualifying. Today we will find out if the choice paid off. «We suffer on the straight with the DRS, so let’s hope that trains won’t form», warns the Monegasque driver. That the situation is not simple is testified by the other man in red, Carlos Sainz, excluded from Q3, and collapsed in 12th position “, recalls La Stampa. There is not much optimism, therefore: unless it rains.
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