Ferrari finds the time long

In recent weeks, things have been better. After a difficult start to the season, Ferrari returned to the “top of the basket”. But, after a double 3rd-4th in Monaco, the drivers of the Team fell into line: 6th and 9th in Turkey, and a disappointing qualification in Great Britain. “ It?s not a great weekend for us, confirms Felipe Massa. In qualifying, I made a mistake in the last sector, while I was ahead of my best time, so that I failed in Q3. It happened because we are at the limit all the time. The car doesn't give us enough margin and mistakes are possible. »

If Felipe Massa's car does not give him any margin for error, the Ferrari F60 is nevertheless in its third evolution of the season, as it was modified before this Grand Prix at Silverstone. " NOTWe have not improved our performance enough, warns Massa. Many teams have made progress in their development. We still expect a difficult race. » Suffice to say that optimism is not out in Domenicali?s stable.

Qualified in 9th position, Kimi Räikkönen is less negative than usual but still as frank and realistic. “ To be honest, I didn't expect anything better. My place corresponds to our current level of performance. » Concerning the behavior of this F60 “C”, the Finn appreciates it, without his progress being enormous. “ It is well balanced but, as is often the case this year, we don't have enough grip. I had a good lap in Q2. But as soon as I was loaded with gasoline, I was slower than the others. It seems that the other teams have made a big leap forward. »