Ferrari got here very near giving a loud cry of pleasure immediately at Silverstone, however in the end it was once more in the throat. After the spike in the first spherical entre Lewis Hamilton y Max Verstappen, which ended with the abandonment of the Pink Bull driver Charles Leclerc took over at the helm of the British Grand Prix.
When the race restarted, it appeared that it will solely final a number of laps, however the Monegasque stayed in entrance all through the first stint and at the starting of the second widened the distinction because of the 10-second penalty imposed on Hamilton for the incident on the first lap.
At the time it appeared that every thing was nearly carried out, however on the onerous tires the Mercedes modified tempo and Lewis recovered one second per lap. Two laps from the end, he made the overtaking a actuality, denying Ferrari a victory that he has not savored since Singapore 2019. Nonetheless, the stability of the weekend for the staff principal, Mattia Binotto, stays optimistic, though it clearly hurts to lose that method.
“It is evident that it’s a disappointment that they overtake us with two laps to go, however now we have to be life like on our half: if nothing occurs to them, these in entrance are sooner. We had a very good race tempo and I feel that’s that. it’s the most vital factor for us after the catastrophe, in the event you can name it that, of what occurred in France, “Binotto stated to the microphones of Sky Sport F1.
“The staff has labored nicely and there have been three consecutive races through which now we have a very good race tempo. We at all times deal with ourselves, to repeatedly attempt to enhance. Come right here to Silverstone, on a troublesome monitor, and get a very good classification and to be second in the race is one thing we’re very glad with, “he added.
Clearly, Binotto praised Leclerc’s nice efficiency, however he additionally highlighted the nice restoration of Carlos Sainz, sixth at the end line after the difficulties of the dash race, but additionally struggling an issue in the pit cease, which most likely price him not less than one different place.
“Charles has carried out very nicely all weekend: Friday in qualifying, yesterday in the dash race and immediately too. Carlos had slightly extra dangerous luck with an issue with the pistol in the pit cease, what which price him an vital place. Nonetheless, when he had a clear monitor he had a very good tempo and that is optimistic information for us. “
The primary stint on medium tires was convincing for the Italian staff boss who burdened how vital it’s to have the ability to exit in entrance to attempt to impose your tempo on the relaxation.
“I don’t suppose we had been on par as a result of, the GPS knowledge, Hamilton was managing the tires as a result of he was involved about inflicting blisters with that sort of compound. Nonetheless, it’s true that we had higher tempo than Bottas. After Norris, In Austria, we had proof that being up entrance and having the ability to set the tempo is a bonus, so having a very good place on the grid is essential. “
Earlier than the summer season break, the Hungarian Grand Prix nonetheless must be performed, on a structure that on paper appears appropriate for the SF21, though the staff prefers to not problem proclamations.
“Budapest is a monitor that could be higher suited to our automobile. It might be highly regarded once more, so entrance tire put on might be an issue. We must watch out, however these previous couple of races bode nicely for our progress. No We should take into consideration arriving in Hungary and being sooner than Pink Bull or Mercedes. We’ll go there to do our greatest, to combat, as a result of now we have seen that every race can carry surprises. “
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The target of making an attempt to complete third in the constructors’ subject is extra concrete than ever after immediately’s take a look at, though Binotto defined that it’s extra vital to proceed rising.
“I stated it even earlier than the season, this yr Ferrari can get third place, as a result of they have at all times carried out it in recent times, with the exception of 2020. There isn’t any doubt that we wish to end third, however the foremost goal is to enhance as staff in all facets. We’re doing it and it reveals in the tempo of the race. Third place would then be the results of this work. “
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GALLERY: The British GP for Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Race begin Dash Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Race begin Dash Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Race begin Dash, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Race begin Dash, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Race begin Dash, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Race begin Dash, Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M, Sergio Pérez, Pink Bull Racing RB16B
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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Race begin Dash, Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Race begin Dash, Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21
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Charles Leclerc in the 1951 Ferrari 375
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Charles Leclerc in the 1951 Ferrari 375
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Charles Leclerc in the 1951 Ferrari 375
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Marc Gene, Mattia Binotto, Director of the Ferrari equipo with the Ferrari 375 de 1951
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12
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