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Ferrari has fallen behind Mercedes in the fight for second in the F1 constructors’ title after its poor Baku performance.
Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has issued a warning to Ferrari, emphasizing the need for the team to “wake up” following a disappointing performance in Baku that saw them slipping to third in the constructors’ championship.
Despite Charles Leclerc’s pole position streak in Baku, Ferrari’s race in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was forgettable, with Leclerc starting from 10th and Lewis Hamilton from 12th after a series of setbacks in qualifying.
The duo made minimal progress in the race, with Hamilton finishing eighth and Leclerc ninth, failing to capitalize on the opportunity to secure higher positions.
Steiner expressed his disappointment with Ferrari’s performance, particularly highlighting the missed opportunity to let Leclerc past Hamilton before the chequered flag, resulting in a suboptimal outcome for the team.
With Mercedes securing top-four finishes in Baku, Ferrari now faces the challenge of regaining momentum and fighting for a higher position in the championship standings to fulfill their ambition of finishing second.
Steiner’s comments on the Red Flags podcast underscore the urgency for Ferrari to address their shortcomings and refocus to achieve their championship aspirations, emphasizing the need for a more competitive performance in upcoming races.
