P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton was initially frustrated at a recent Ferrari strategy decision at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Ferrari downplays the significance of Lewis Hamilton’s frustrations at his Austrian Grand Prix strategy, citing an explanation provided for the decision.
The team was on course for a solid three-four finish at the Red Bull Ring, with no real threats from Mercedes or Red Bull during the 70-lap race dominated by McLaren.
Hamilton, initially in fourth behind Leclerc, questioned the feasibility of a one-stop strategy following his teammate’s final pit stop.
Ferrari ultimately opted to bring Hamilton in for a pit stop after Leclerc to secure the fourth-place finish.
Deputy team boss Jerome D’Ambrosio emphasized the team’s priority of securing the optimal strategy for the race’s outcome, as highlighted in post-race discussions with Hamilton.
