Ferrari’s Strategy Fails Hamilton, P10 in Australian GP – exclusive story
- By Dr. AK Rana
After finishing P10 at the Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton might have finally cracked the infamous Ferrari strategy—or at least suffered from it firsthand.
When he saw a train of cars ahead, confusion set in.
He asked his engineer,
“At which position am I?”
“P9,” came the reply.
What followed was a rare moment of raw frustration from the seven-time world champion. The usually composed Hamilton couldn’t hide his disappointment. At least with Mercedes, he was securing P4s, P5s, and even the occasional win. But Ferrari? They were giving him nightmares—in broad daylight.
The Piastri Incident: The Turning Point
Everything seemed set for a shake-up when Oscar Piastri went off into the grass. Many assumed a red flag was imminent. McLaren’s Lando Norris, along with several others,
dived into the pits for intermediate tyres.
Ferrari? They stayed out—because they were on hards and had a “strategy.”
Hamilton radioed in, “I think the tyres need to be changed.”
Ferrari had other plans.
But their gamble backfired. Piastri rejoined the track, and Norris, now armed with intermediates, stormed back into contention. Ferrari missed their window.
From Bad to Worse: The Yellow Flag Disaster – Hamilton
Even after losing their pit stop advantage, Ferrari still had a shot at a podium. But when a yellow flag emerged, chaos ensued.
Analysts expected them to pit under the yellow flag to salvage some track position. Instead, what followed was a masterclass in how to drop down the leaderboard.
And just when they thought the rain would justify their decision, the skies cleared.
They changed to intermediates too late, lost track position, and then—just to add insult to injury—there was no rain.
At that point, they could have just stuck with,
the safety car pack and minimized the damage.
“But Ferrari being Ferrari, they made sure to turn a bad situation into a disaster.”
Ferrari’s Radio: Comedy or Tragedy?
While some teams like Mercedes and Williams kept it simple, Ferrari’s team radio was the highlight of the race.
Charles Leclerc had his own moment:
“There is so much water on my seat. It is so wet.”
“It must be water,” the engineer replied.
“Add it to today’s words of wisdom,” Charles quipped.
The internet, of course, had a field day. Ferrari isn’t just slow—it’s strategically hopeless.
A Season of Hope or More Chaos for Hamilton?
It’s only the first race of a long 24-race season. But for Ferrari, the road ahead looks just as bumpy as their race strategy.
The fans are hoping they get their act together before it’s too late. The team? Probably thinking the same.
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