P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton branded ‘irritating’ and Ferrari ‘a joke’ after disastrous weekend
Ferrari had high hopes for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Hamilton and Leclerc showing strong performances during practice, but things turned sour during qualifying.
Leclerc crashed out and Hamilton couldn’t get out of Q2, starting the race from 10th and 12th positions, respectively.
The Italian media, particularly Gazzetta dello Sport, criticized Ferrari’s performance, labeling it a nightmare and accusing Hamilton of not respecting team orders.
Despite some promising moments, both Ferrari drivers struggled to make significant progress during the race, with Leclerc finishing one place higher and Hamilton making up just four places.
The disappointment was palpable in the coverage, especially as Ferrari missed out on valuable points and opportunities to challenge for the win, further highlighting the team’s struggles this season.
In contrast, former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz’s podium finish with Williams added another layer of complexity to the narrative, overshadowing Ferrari’s underwhelming performance in Baku.
