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F1 insider pinpoints 'real issue' at Ferrari as Hamilton vs Leclerc debate rages

F1 insider pinpoints 'real issue' at Ferrari as Hamilton vs Leclerc debate rages

2 sources·Updated 1 hr ago·125 pts

TL;DR

Hamilton and Leclerc could win titles, but Ferrari's strategy issues cost them points at Zandvoort.

  • Ferrari's pace is strong but strategy lapses and hesitant team orders hurt their race.
  • Hamilton and Leclerc are pushing for better execution ahead of Monza.
  • Drivers appeared frustrated after Ferrari's underwhelming performance at Zandvoort.

From GPFans · 1 day ago

Lewis Hamilton and Charles both appeared to be highly frustrated after another underwhelming Sunday afternoon for Ferrari, this time at the Dutch Grand...

How bad is it really?

Ferrari have scored 83 points across the last 3 rounds, down from 90 in the 3 before.

Their car ranks 3rd of 11 on qualifying pace, 0.105s off the pace leader in recent qualifying.

Best finish in that run: 2nd.

Ferrari season record

Ferrari teammate head-to-head

  • Hamilton has a median qualifying pace of 0.064s faster than Leclerc this season.
  • HAM leads LEC 183-155 in points this season.
  • LEC and HAM are tied on qualifying head-to-head this season.

Coverage timeline · 2 sources

The strongest sourcing here is GPFans, a mid-tier outlet - usually reliable, but often following someone else.

2 independent outlets are carrying this: GPFans, GPBlog.

Where sources differ: GPBlog reports Ferrari's main problem is strategy lapses, while GPFans highlights driver frustration at Zandvoort