Since F1 racing began, Scuderia Ferrari has been the most successful and well-known racing team, taking home more victories and championships than any other team. Everyone is wondering what happened to Ferrari F1 now that it is obvious that Ferrari is going through a dry spell.
The team Ferrari had some difficult seasons that resulted in the worst season and finish in forty years due to technical troubles, management concerns, CEO Louis Camilleri’s unexpected resignation, regulation constraints, engine rule changes, slower cars, and inconsistent performances from drivers.
Ferrari had not accomplished this feat since 1992 when it went without a victory for the second straight season in 2021. Since then, Ferrari has been attempting to overtake Red Bull and Mercedes as the two most successful racing teams in Formula One. Let’s investigate what occurred at Ferrari F1 and what is now going on.
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At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Ferrari F1 had yet another nightmare as both of its drivers were forced to leave the race due to circumstances beyond their control.
At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Ferrari F1 had yet another nightmare as both of its drivers were forced to leave the race due to circumstances beyond their control. Thus, Red Bull Racing had a wonderful day as their main competition for the 2022 F1 title finished with no points while they secured a convincing 1-2 victory.
Max Verstappen won the race despite starting third on the grid, with teammate Sergio Perez taking second. Here is a look at what happened to Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in the Azerbaijan GP 2022 after a very challenging race.
How Ferrari miscalculated its strategy in Hungary
Hungary’s BUDAPEST — Ferrari provided two distinct justifications for their disappointing performance in Hungary on Sunday night. Charles Leclerc, the race driver, faulted the strategy, and Mattia Binotto, the team manager, blamed the car’s performance.
The messaging between the team manager and the driver was noticeably different, even though the two statements weren’t entirely unrelated. Leclerc thought the race could have been won. By crossing the finish line in sixth place, he had closed the 80-point gap between himself and Max Verstappen for the championship. Binotto declined.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Euro 2020, and Ferrari, by Charles Leclerc
After the race on Sunday, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc said, “It’s a shame to end it like this. It’s been a challenging season for us.
Nevertheless, we have improved over the last several races, and we aim to keep doing so during the winter in order to return better in the following season.
Ferrari slid to sixth this year after placing second in the Formula One constructors’ title for three consecutive years, from 2017 to 2019.
In 2019, the team’s two drivers combined for 19 podium finishes, including three victories. The squad has won three podiums so far this year.
In a sport where improvement is expected year after year, Ferrari’s performance decline has been astounding, especially considering that the team was celebrating its 1000th Grand Prix during this time.
According to Phil Duncan, F1 journalist for PA media, it had been a forgettable year for the Italian manufacturer.
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What transpired during the Grand Prix with Ferrari?
Charles Leclerc, who lost the race lead and ultimately finished sixth, called Ferrari’s choice to place him on hard tyres at the Hungarian Grand Prix “a nightmare.”
Leclerc overtook George Russell on lap 31 of the race on Sunday, having begun in second place and having stopped for new tires.
But when Max Verstappen, who was leading the world championship after starting 10th, stopped again, Ferrari reacted by bringing Leclerc in early for hard tyres, a compound that other cars had been having trouble with at the Hungaroring.
Leclerc’s move backfired as Verstappen passed him twice following a spin, forcing a third pit stop for soft tires that prevented him from finishing higher than sixth.
“Everything was in order when we went onto the hards for an unknown reason.
“I said on the radio that the medium was comfortable for me and that I intended to keep driving on those tyres as long as possible because it felt wonderful. I have no idea why we made a different choice.
“Sincerity speaking, I was pleased with the tempo on my side. The only issue is that everyone will undoubtedly recall my disastrous performance over the latter leg of the race, especially with the hards.
“I essentially lost the race there. I lost 20 seconds at the pit and an additional 6 seconds over the course of 5 grueling laps because I was all over the place with the tyre.
We thought the hards might have been quick enough to keep us in the race and attempt to hold a strong place by the closing laps, he said.
“Overall, they didn’t perform as we had anticipated, and I believe it was because the car didn’t perform as we had anticipated.
“I’m considering the season-long plan of action. We adopted the appropriate course of action in France and Austria; occasionally, we adopt the appropriate course of action, and occasionally we make mistakes on the other side.
How did Ferrari perform in the most recent race?
On the 18th lap of the French Grand Prix on Sunday, Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari left the track and collided with the safety barriers, forcing him to withdraw while holding the lead.
Max Verstappen, the leader of the championship, raced to the front, ahead of Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes, and Leclerc, who was unharmed in the collision, started from pole position.
The Monegasque, who won the last Grand Prix in Austria and started this race 38 points behind Verstappen, was on pace to repeat after dominating qualifying on Saturday.
However, Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari on the 18th loop of the Paul Ricard track at Le Castellet, spinning off and coming to a stop in the safety barriers at a low pace.
Similar to the throttle issue that prevented him from winning in Austria two weeks prior, this one seemed to be the cause of his failure.
When his condition was inquired about after the incident over the team radio, he yelled, “I cannot get off throttle.”
He let out a loud “Noooooo!” to express his annoyance, but he was still able to get out of the automobile without getting hurt.
Leaving Formula One: McLaren
Daniel Ricciardo is ending his McLaren chapter despite still having one more year left on his contract.
The Woking-based squad said Wednesday that the Australian is departing the team at the end of the 2022 campaign and his contract has been ended early after both sides “mutually agreed” for him to depart.
It has been a privilege to be a part of the McLaren Racing family for the past two seasons, but after several months of talks with Zak and Andreas, Ricciardo and the team have chosen to end his contract early and come to an amicable agreement to part ways at the end of the current season. I have no regrets and am proud of the effort and work I gave McLaren, especially the win in Monza, last season. “I’ll be announcing my own future plans in due course, but regardless of what this next chapter brings, I have no regrets and will be giving my all on and off track as we enjoy the remainder of the season together.
I’ve never felt more driven to participate in a sport that I adore and look forward to what lies ahead.
There are “no limits on where he may race,” according to reporter Chris Medland, and McLaren paid for the remaining year of Ricciardo’s deal.
Before the French Grand Prix, he reaffirmed that he is “committed to McLaren until the end of next year and am not going away from the sport.” This season, he received a lot of concerns from the Woking team about his status at McLaren and his future in Formula 1.
With four top 10 finishes this season, Ricciardo has battled on the track as well, but the 33-year-old displayed signs of his previous form in Hungary by overtaking both Alpine drivers twice.
With Renault that year, Ricciardo finished in the top 10 in 14 of the 17 races and concluded the season with 11 straight point finishes, making him one of the strongest drivers on the grid in 2020, a season impacted by COVID-19.
After the Hungarian Grand Prix, as Formula One entered its summer vacation, speculation regarding Daniel Ricciardo’s future at McLaren reached a new high. That Sunday night, according to ESPN, team principal Andreas Seidl informed the 33-year-old of McLaren’s desire to replace him.
The day after Sebastian Vettel, a four-time world champion, revealed he will leave Formula One at the end of the current season, Aston Martin announced Fernando Alonso would drive for them in 2023.
Oscar Piastri, a reserve driver for Alpine, was announced to join Esteban Ocon in the 2023 F1 driver lineup a day after Alonso’s shocking decision to leave the team, but the 21-year-old later tweeted, “I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year.” This is false, because Alpine and I have not agreed to a deal for 2023. Next year, I won’t be a driver for Alpine.
Why did Lamborghini quit Formula One?
Although the Italian automaker has produced some of the most iconic automobiles in history, Lamborghini hasn’t been the dominant force in Formula 1. Even more people have discovered the sport thanks to Netflix’s Drive to Survive, but some auto fans have noted Lamborghini’s absence from the grid.
Despite not taking part in the event in 2021 or 2022, the Italian automaker has previous experience. According to F1 Technical, Lamborghini raced a vehicle dubbed the Lambo 291 in the 1990s. Despite possessing a strong V12 engine, its brief career didn’t turn out as expected.
There isn’t an official Formula One team for Lamborghini. However, the Italian automaker did make a foray into the sport in the early 1990s. This was the time the automaker ordered engineers Mario Tolentino and Mauro Forghieri to create a new vehicle based on the automaker’s L3512 naturally aspirated V12. Like all F1 vehicles at the time, the Lambo 291 had a carbon-fiber chassis. The automobile was about 1124 pounds in weight. The only transmission used to provide V12 power to the rear wheels was a six-speed manual.
It’s interesting to note that Lamborghini didn’t want its name on the squad since the company didn’t want to damage its reputation if the team failed. The team’s name is Modena because of this. However, Lamborghini decided to call its vehicle the Lambo 291.
Despite enormous expectations, the Lamborghini F1 car wasn’t a huge success. The 1991 Formula 1 season was the sole time the Lambo 291 was active. The pre-qualifying sessions served as its initial test. To even be eligible for one of the 16 races that year, the car had to perform well in these qualifying sessions.
Sadly, the automobile only competed in races six times. The Lambo 291 finished sixth at the U.S. Grand Prix on its best day. Lamborghini didn’t want to invest in a struggling squad, despite the fact that the company had one respectable finish at the beginning of the season. Despite having great hopes in 1992, Modena never returned to Formula 1.
Even if it happens, Lamborghini rejoining Formula One is doubtful. Just to enter costs $200 million. The current teams each receive an equal share of the money. Budgeting would also be required for the creation of a whole new vehicle and powertrain. Because Lamborghini lacks the same racing heritage as Ferrari, it would be prohibitively pricey.
Why tinker with success when Lamborghini’s Urus SUV is breaking sales records? If anything, Porsche or Audi have a stronger chance of entering Formula 1 because Lamborghini is controlled by the Volkswagen group.
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