Ferrari's problems this time are in the tires

At the start of the weekend of the Grand Prix in Azerbaijan, it seemed that Ferrari could finally end the Mercedes series. Sunday afternoon, everything was on track: Valter Botbad and Louis Hamilton won a double win, while the boys in red jumps sat at a table with Red Bull.

"I am convinced that the improvements made at this stage have taken a step forward, but it seems that the dominant factor at that time was the adaptation of the behavior of the tires. We have not used all their potential yet. The problem in slow turns is not in the aerodynamics of the machine, but in the mechanical grip. We must do a complete duty, "The situation is commented by the winner of the 3rd place Sebastian Fetel.

"I am sure that when everything is in order, the machine will be powerful and able to fight. In the first four stages, we simply lacked speed. During the first cut, we had trouble following, finding the right pace and getting the necessary grip on the tires. I was already expecting a long and heavy afternoon. After the pie, the machine has become better. I was able to keep pace with Mercedes. "

Member of the Fetel team Charles Lecker suffered an accident rating and the race started with a medium tire, using the softer set at the end of the trip. After Ferrari, the driver finished in 5th place and no longer approaches Max Verstapen.

"I think a lot of people think that we have been tortured. I do not think it was. I just did not try to reduce the distance, because on the radio, I asked if I had a real chance of catching the runners before and I had a negative answer because the distance was too great . Since then, I think I keep the tires and reach the fastest lap in the race.. "

Lekler also explains that he is well aware of his real position, although he is in the lead longer. "Of course, in the car, you are optimistic not to lose hope. Always think of the best result. But in realistic terms, we had a different strategy and at that time, the management was out of place. I knew that the races would be long and focused on my ability to reach the maximum with medium tires."

Ferrari Team Leader Mattia Binotto explains Leklerk's choice of boxing only when both "Mercedes" drivers and Fetels have already missed it. "At our post race meeting, we had already said that risking other tires to run faster or longer in boxing would risk losing other grounds. Different solutions can always be discussed, but I do not think we made a mistake."

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