Scuderia Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc are dominating the front and back pages in Italy, but unfortunately not for the right reasons after the German and the Monegasque collided at the Brazilian Grand Prix in Intgerlagos.
And unsurprisingly the criticism was not just exclusive to the written press, as TV pundits and fans on social media alike in Italy hammered the two drivers for their roles in seeing Ferrari leaving Interlagos with zero points.
Gazzetta dello Sport
The stupidity
“We should have expected that sooner or later something like that could happen. The incident between Vettel and Leclerc is the direct consequence of what happened in the last 6-7 races. It started in Monza where Leclerc didn’t help Vettel in the qualifying and it continued in Russia where Vettel didn’t respect the order to let Leclerc pass.
But blaming Ferrari is not correct, the team can set rules and orders, but if you have two alpha drivers on your team then this is what is going to happen.”
Tuttosport
Disaster Ferrari: it’s bumper cars
“Only five laps to the end, Vettel and Leclerc crashed in each other. This is a disaster that you could see coming and this is an accident that will lead to big discussions in Maranello. Both drivers will meet there to discuss the situation in deep detail.”
Corriere dello Sport
Ferrari explode
“Has the rivalry between Leclerc and Vettel reached its maximum? The two Ferrari drivers fighting for the fourth position had a collision that eliminated both drivers. Binotto is furious.”
Sky Sports Italy
Jacques Villeneuve: “Both Ferrari drivers made a terrible mistake, it wasn’t necessary because the best they could have done is P3. I think they wanted to show to each other who was the best.
“Now Ferrari must do something and make a decision. They were free to fight but you shouldn’t abuse this freedom. I think both driver made a mistake. Leclerc was too aggressive and when Vettel passed him he shouldn’t have to close the door like that.”
Davide Valsecchi: “Both driver made a mistake there, terrible mistake! I don’t care who has more responsibility they took points off the team. These things shouldn’t happen. Vettel closed the door on Leclerc but Charles could have gave him more space.”
