Right here we go once more, with the distinction that, two races from the tip, diplomacy is out the window, and inhibitions have utterly given means: between Sainz and Leclerc, there may be now a type of “hatred” by way of 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 nicely 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 indignant, like in that well-known movie with Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, the place, in the long run, the great guys win.
We care about Ferrari profitable, despite the fact that, between its two drivers, we will’t determine who’s the “good one”—or relatively, let’s say, the “much less dangerous” one towards the opposite.
Among the many lights and casinos, the utmost potential was finished by way of factors, and that’s the primary helpful reality. One other factor to think about is that, within the first half, Leclerc managed the tires worse than Sainz, who, at varied factors this season, has appeared sharper by way of race tempo and automobile 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 means, 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 value noting that Sainz first skilled some slowdowns not depending on his efficiency. The ultimate group radio shouldn’t be the one factor remembered. We agree with Vasseur, who, except for his compulsory “firefighter” duties, made a particular level: feedback on the cool-down lap are made with out the complete 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 depart as a lot of a mark as potential 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 folks 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 probably 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 essential, or is second place within the Drivers’ Championship? The second: Charles, what is going to occur subsequent 12 months with Lewis Hamilton?
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