Alesi’s analysis
During his Formula 1 career, Jean Alesi won only one Grand Prix, in Canada in 1995, but that didn’t stop him from leaving a lasting impression on many Ferrari fans during his five seasons with the team. Despite the many misfortunes that followed him during his time in red – or perhaps because of them – Alesi became a beloved figure among the Tifosi.
The former French driver used his regular column in Corriere della Sera to reflect on the struggles Ferrari is currently facing, with a particular focus on Lewis Hamilton. The British driver’s arrival in Maranello had sparked excitement among Ferrari supporters over the winter, but the results from the first 14 races of the season behind the wheel of the SF-25 have been disheartening.
A jab at Lewis
As if the lack of results weren’t enough, Hamilton’s deeply discouraged words during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend raised concerns among fans who have long supported the Scuderia. Those comments did not sit well with Alesi, who publicly criticised the seven-time world champion’s behaviour. He wrote that he believes Hamilton’s attitude is demoralizing for the team members working around him, adding that neither Ayrton Senna nor Michael Schumacher would ever have spoken that way.
Still writing in his ‘Pit Stop’ column in Corriere della Sera, Alesi also commented on Ferrari’s dramatic drop in performance during the final stages of the Hungarian Grand Prix, following Charles Leclerc’s Saturday pole position and excellent first stint. He described the situation as resembling an Italian comedy that suddenly turned into a horror movie. According to the former number 27, the answer was revealed by George Russell, who had closely observed Leclerc’s car on track. A Ferrari that performs well on Saturday but underdelivers on Sunday is what most frustrates those who love the Prancing Horse, he concluded. It’s hard to disagree.
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