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Italian media see Ferrari misjudged: 'It was dominated'

26 April 2022 at 17:37
Last update 26 April 2022 at 19:39
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Ferrari hoped to do well at the Italian Grand Prix last weekend, but their hopes came to nothing. Carlos Sainz was forced to retire on the first lap, while Charles Leclerc misjudged third place and missed out on the podium. Despite this, the Italian fans and media continue to support the pair, although there has been some criticism.

As the world championship leader, Leclerc faces a lot of pressure for the first time in his Formula One career. Although the Monegasque repeatedly let it be known that he remained calm, he made a lesser impression in Imola. Corriere Della Sera also noticed this. "The enthusiasm, the nervousness, the confusion and the pressure of the fans can cause the blackout of a moment, even for Leclerc," the Italian newspaper judged.

La Gazzetta dello Sport was also somewhat disappointed. According to the Italians, the fans in the stands had expected more from the racing stable. "It is a reality that is difficult to accept for the red Torcida of Imola, who dreamed of a totally different GP of Emilia Romagna," said the medium, which then did express confidence in the formation.

Il Foglio showed the same confidence, but also saw that Red Bull Racing were the stronger of the weekend. According to the medium, therefore, Ferrari should not focus on its own performance and should keep a close eye on the qualities of the Austrians. "In Imola, Ferrari waited for Red Bull to dominate again, but instead it was dominated," it concluded.

Confidence high among Ferrari fans

On Twitter, support for Leclerc and Sainz was widespread. Both men proved what they are capable of at the start of the season and don't seem to have gone downhill after a lesser weekend. In fact, confidence seems to be at its highest in years.