Author: Barkha Roy
Max Verstappen, reigning world champion and driver for the Red Bull Racing team, has criticized the Ferrari team for its strategic errors in the 2022 Formula 1 season. Verstappen’s comments came after Ferrari’s disappointing performance at the recent Bahrain Grand Prix, where the team failed to score any points.
In an interview after the race, Verstappen criticized Ferrari’s strategy, saying that the team made several mistakes that cost them the opportunity to score points. He pointed out that Ferrari had failed to capitalize on situations where it could have gained an advantage over its rivals, including Red Bull and Mercedes.
Verstappen’s criticism is not unfounded, as Ferrari has struggled to compete with the top teams at the start of the season. In addition to the Bahrain Grand Prix, the team also failed to score points in the opening race of the season in Australia. These disappointing displays have put the team under pressure, with many fans and pundits calling for changes.
Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto responded to Verstappen’s comments, saying that the Dutch driver should focus on his own team’s performance instead of criticizing others. However, it’s clear that Ferrari’s strategic errors have been a major factor in their poor start to the season.
One of the most notable examples of Ferrari’s mistakes occurred during the Bahrain Grand Prix. After the safety car was triggered following an accident, Ferrari decided to start both drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, at the same time. This meant that they both had to line up in the pit lane, which cost them valuable time and track position. As a result, they were unable to compete for points in the race.
Another strategic error occurred during the opening race of the season in Australia. Ferrari decided to start the race on soft tires, which meant they had to go to the pits at the beginning of the race. This decision cost them a position on the track and prevented them from fighting for points in the later stages of the race.
All in all, Ferrari’s strategic mistakes were a big disappointment for the team and its fans. With the competition in the Formula 1 championship becoming increasingly fierce, every point counts, and Ferrari can’t afford to keep making mistakes. It remains to be seen whether the team will be able to turn things around and compete at a high level in the coming races.