The USA Grand Prix Dash in Austin proved as soon as once more that Ferrari is struggling to struggle on the sharp finish of the grid. The SF-25 continues to disappoint, providing no likelihood for the Scuderia’s drivers to compete for podium positions. The one hour of follow on Friday supplied little assist in discovering an optimum setup, as anticipated in our preview, making it tough to create a strong compromise. With many questions remaining, the crew approached the dash hoping for some restoration.
Sturdy begin for Ferrari
One of many key targets within the Dash Race was gathering information on race tempo—a preview of the complete 300-kilometer race, particularly to judge setup efficiency with a excessive gasoline load and tire thermal administration. Because the vehicles lined up on the grid, the main focus was on an ideal launch. Each SF-25s rigorously managed their Medium tires to make sure optimum temperature in the beginning. Ferrari benefitted from a significant first-corner incident involving Nico Hulkenberg, the 2 McLarens, and Alonso. Charles Leclerc emerged in fourth, with Lewis Hamilton in fifth, though Leclerc suspected some injury to automotive quantity 16.
The Security Automotive was deployed instantly as a result of particles on observe. Leclerc requested the crew about potential rear wing load loss, however telemetry confirmed no points. Hamilton reported challenges from particles within the first sector and at Flip 11, making tire administration vital. The stewards steadily cleared the observe, a sluggish and complicated course of.
Race resumes, Leclerc loses place
After 5 of 19 laps, the race restarted on lap six with correct race mode and brake mapping restored. Each Ferrari drivers maintained place initially. Within the following laps, the DRS was enabled. The SF-25s theoretically had podium potential, with Carlos Sainz holding third in his Williams. Leclerc tried to shut in, however after a mistake on a high-speed part in sector two, Hamilton overtook him. Charles apologized over the radio. Hamilton then centered on closing the hole to Sainz, sustaining a robust tempo within the center portion of the race.
The stability of the Ferrari was typically passable with gasoline on board, although understeer persevered in nook entry, limiting efficiency in comparison with qualifying. Some difficulties remained within the first sector, the place Hamilton misplaced time within the tight turns relative to Sainz. Passing the Spaniard, who was pushing at most, proved difficult.
Williams untouchable
With 5 laps remaining, the scenario stayed the identical. Sainz’s tempo was extraordinarily robust, and he managed the hole comfortably. Hamilton, trying to push, exceeded observe limits twice as famous by his engineer. The race ended beneath double yellow flags following a collision between Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon, with the Security Automotive returning. Ferrari didn’t have the tempo to problem Sainz for the rostrum regardless of an initially favorable begin.
Waiting for the remainder of the weekend, Ferrari faces an uphill battle. The crew may have one other likelihood to regulate the automotive forward of the second qualifying session, hoping to discover a extra balanced aero-mechanical compromise to enhance general efficiency.
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