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 type of “hatred” when it comes to inside competitors; on the similar time, every of them sees each different driver as simply one other opponent. That’s the fact. 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 indignant, like in that well-known movie with Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, the place, ultimately, the nice guys win.
We care about Ferrari successful, despite the fact that, between its two drivers, we are able to’t determine who’s the “good one”—or moderately, let’s say, the “much less unhealthy” one towards the opposite.
Among the many lights and casinos, the utmost doable was achieved when it comes to factors, and that’s the primary helpful truth. One other aspect 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 when it comes to race tempo and automobile administration.
As we write, by the best way, we nonetheless don’t understand how 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 workforce radio shouldn’t be the one factor remembered. We agree with Vasseur, who, apart from 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 doable at Ferrari. Up till yesterday, the coexistence with Leclerc had been overly chivalrous, contemplating the circumstances—at the 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 possible have left on the finish of the yr, 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’s going to occur subsequent yr with Lewis Hamilton?
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