Ferrari did not come out with broken bones from the double header in Austria but it is not radiant either. Thanks to two races without substantially any disturbing element, such as the much desired rain or a safety car, the Maranello team raced to limit the damage, holding its breath as they wait for better circuits. Lando Norris punished the defensive attitude of the Reds, but luckily for Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, Daniel Ricciardo also did not shine at the Red Bull Ring. Third place in constructors is largely possible by looking at mathematics; less if Ricciardo comes back strong in the remaining 14 races of the 2021 Formula 1 season.
In any case, the two Ferrari drivers do not give up: “Ferrari has opted for a double script. More prudent for the rational Carlos Sainz; more challenging for Charles Leclerc’s exuberance. In the end, the conservative choice paid off, given Carlos’ 5th place, obtained with an impeccable performance. But it was Charles, once again, who made Sunday less boring. Attacking as he knows how to do, overcoming with the touch of the champion, punching often and reluctantly. Since between a fifth and a tenth place changes little in this bad weather, we continue to attribute to Leclerc the merit of keeping the Ferrari flag high. However, attacking, risking to end up outside, to make a bad impression, as sometimes happens to those who are forced to dare inside a losing machine. An attitude that fascinates the romantics of motorsport, beyond the rankings, with a full-blown and unforgettable master, Gilles Villeneuve, ready to give everything against everyone, with no money. We do not propose a comparison between Charles and Gilles at all, but every demonstration of courage, every vocation to gamble, steals the show, moves the cameras and makes the Grand Prix exciting “, writes Giorgio Terruzzi in Corriere della Sera.
“Ferrari’s decision for strategy in qualifying paid off. The goal was modest and modest is the result: Carlos Sainz takes home fifth place, Charles Leclerc finishes eighth. In the economy of the two GPs raced in Austria on a difficult track, the Maranello team lost only 7 points to McLaren (plus 19 points in the standings for the English team) in that challenge for the title of best team after Red Bulls and Mercedes.” – La Stampa added.
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