# Guenther Steiner Criticizes Ferrari Strategy Mistakes

> Ferrari refuses to admit F1 strategy errors after Bahrain GP wet-weather gamble.
- Title: Guenther Steiner Criticizes Ferrari Strategy Mistakes
- Summary: Ferrari refuses to admit F1 strategy errors after Bahrain GP wet-weather gamble. Ferrari's refusal to acknowledge wet-weather strategy mistakes cost Lewis…
- Keywords: guenther steiner, ferrari, ferrari f1, bahrain grand prix, lewis hamilton, charles leclerc, f1 strategy, wet-weather conditions, mclaren, oscar piastri, sports, cars
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/guenther-steiner-calls-out-ferrari-for-refusing-to-admit-f1-strategy-mistakes/10863139
- Author: Lydia Mee
- Published: 2026-10-08T16:00:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: guenther steiner, ferrari, ferrari f1, bahrain grand prix, lewis hamilton, charles leclerc, f1 strategy, wet-weather conditions, mclaren, oscar piastri, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ferrari's refusal to acknowledge wet-weather strategy mistakes cost Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc a podium finish in Bahrain Grand Prix.