Practice leaders falter as Mercedes dominate
Ferrari seemed unstoppable in the practice sessions leading up to the Hungarian Grand Prix, but Saturday's grid positions did not translate into Sunday’s race. Despite strong form in practice, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton both finished outside the top three, landing them only fourth and fifth place respectively.
The Mercedes drivers dominated the proceedings, as their cars' performance was a stark contrast to Ferrari's issues.
What went wrong for Ferrari?
Ferrari admitted in a statement that they need to 'do better' after Saturday’s race. The errors highlighted the challenges facing both driver and team, particularly when compared to last year’s strong showing at the same track.
Speaking after the race, team principal Mattia Binotto said: 'We know we have to make it better. We did not perform as expected today. There is a clear gap between us and Mercedes.'
Critical race issues for Ferrari
According to reporting by BBC Sport - Formula 1, technical issues plagued Ferrari’s cars during the race, causing Leclerc and Hamilton significant struggles in their pursuits of higher positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Lewis Hamilton's race go?
Lewis Hamilton started well but his performance was stunted by early tire issues, allowing him to run only fourth.
Why didn’t Ferrari expect such a poor showing?
Ferrari’s poor race performance surprised the team; they were leading practice sessions and believed they had addressed key areas of improvement since last year's race at this track.