P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“It was Leclerc in Montreal, Lewis Hamilton this time, this is a little bit odd.”
During the F1 Austrian Grand Prix, Jacques Villeneuve expressed his confusion at Ferrari’s communication with Lewis Hamilton, finding it “a little bit odd.”
Ferrari had a strong showing at the Red Bull Ring, finishing third and fourth in the race.
Charles Leclerc secured his fourth podium of the year, finishing nearly 20 seconds behind race winner Lando Norris.
Hamilton matched his best result of the 2025 season, finishing nine seconds behind his teammate.
Hamilton disagreed with Ferrari’s decision to pit him at the end of Lap 50, preferring to extend his stint.
Villeneuve noted a pattern of communication issues between Ferrari and their drivers, with Leclerc also having a strategy disagreement earlier in the season.
Villeneuve praised the McLaren duel in Austria, describing it as a “great show” and commending the exciting battle between Norris and Piastri.
