Right here we go once more, with the distinction that, two races from the top, diplomacy is out the window, and inhibitions have fully given method: between Sainz and Leclerc, there’s now a sort of “hatred” when it comes to inner competitors; on the identical time, every of them sees each different driver as simply one other opponent. That’s the truth. Not that we didn’t know this even earlier than Las Vegas, however now we really feel the necessity to make some extent: this short-circuit, evidently not properly managed by Ferrari on the pit wall, should not flip right into a drawback forward of the ultimate dash for the Constructors’ Championship.
In any other case, we’ll get offended, like in that well-known movie with Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, the place, in the long run, the nice guys win.
We care about Ferrari successful, although, between its two drivers, we will’t determine who’s the “good one”—or quite, let’s say, the “much less dangerous” one towards the opposite.
Among the many lights and casinos, the utmost attainable was accomplished when it comes to factors, and that’s the primary helpful truth. One other ingredient to contemplate is that, within the first half, Leclerc managed the tires worse than Sainz, who, at numerous factors this season, has appeared sharper when it comes to race tempo and automotive administration.
As we write, by the best way, we nonetheless don’t know the way unequivocal the pit wall’s order relating to positions was. Or ought to we downgrade it to a suggestion? It’s unclear and, in a method, partially excuses each Sainz’s selfishness (the type each driver has) and Leclerc’s outbursts. Let’s say that when contemplating the entire Grand Prix, it’s price noting that Sainz first skilled some slowdowns not depending on his efficiency. The ultimate staff radio shouldn’t be the one factor remembered. We agree with Vasseur, who, except for his compulsory “firefighter” duties, made a selected level: feedback on the cool-down lap are made with out the total image.
One factor we had understood, even earlier than the 2024 season began: the Spaniard would race primarily for himself, to safeguard his performances and go away as a lot of a mark as attainable at Ferrari. Up till yesterday, the coexistence with Leclerc had been overly chivalrous, contemplating the circumstances—at the very least, that’s our opinion.
Since late yesterday afternoon, we’ve even heard individuals evoke the well-known—and tragically prophetic—Villeneuve-Pironi quarrel over the occasions of Imola ’82. Let’s not child ourselves: in that case, there have been two teammates with clear directions and an unmistakable signal, which solely certainly one of them adopted to the letter. Villeneuve would possible have left on the finish of the 12 months, however at the moment, it wasn’t sure.
In conclusion, emphasizing in capital letters that FERRARI MUST NOT PAY THE PRICE, we’re left with two questions, this time for Leclerc: Charles, is the Constructors’ Championship extra vital, or is second place within the Drivers’ Championship? The second: Charles, what’s going to occur subsequent 12 months with Lewis Hamilton?
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