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Guenther Steiner Criticizes Ferrari Strategy Mistakes
Ferrari refuses to admit F1 strategy errors after Bahrain GP wet-weather gamble.
In brief
Ferrari refuses to admit F1 strategy errors after Bahrain GP wet-weather gamble. Ferrari's refusal to acknowledge wet-weather strategy mistakes cost Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc a podium finish in Bahrain Grand Prix. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Guenther Steiner criticizes Ferrari
Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner says Ferrari's reluctance to admit strategic errors is hurting on-track performance.
Bahrain GP wet-weather gamble
Ferrari started Bahrain Grand Prix on soft slick tyres despite wet-weather conditions, causing Hamilton and Leclerc to drop in the order.
Hamilton's race reaction
Hamilton mixed emotions after race: grateful for podium but regretted starting on slicks in wet conditions.
Ferrari's strategy hesitation
Ferrari refuses to change tyres after mistake, unlike McLaren who admitted error and adjusted strategy.
Steiner's strategy quote
At Ferrari, it's 'no, we need to show we made the right decision even if it's wrong because we cannot admit we made the wrong decision'.
“At Ferrari, it’s, 'No, we need to show that we made the right decision, even if it's wrong, because we cannot admit that it was wrong.'”
Hamilton's race outcome
Hamilton and Leclerc recovered to finish third and fourth after initial drop in Bahrain Grand Prix.
The takeaway
Ferrari's refusal to acknowledge wet-weather strategy mistakes cost Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc a podium finish in Bahrain Grand Prix.
