Ferrari has nothing to be ashamed of regarding its Australian Grand Prix

Firmly established as the second-best team on the grid behind the untouchable Mercedes, Ferrari made a successful run in Australia. The outlook is promising, following Charles Leclerc's podium finish and Lewis Hamilton's return to form.

Published 10/03/2026 à 18:00

Cyprien Juilhard

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Ferrari has nothing to be ashamed of regarding its Australian Grand Prix

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« It's lovely to see you. It's great to be here. I've been coming here for 20 years… that's a long time, isn't it? And this room is still the same! "While he's not usually the biggest fan of the media and photographers, whom he often avoids by crisscrossing the paddock with his head down on his scooter, Lewis Hamilton seemed almost happy to be back with the international press last Thursday in the sal

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Teulon

11/03/2026 at 11:48 a.m.

Will the two drivers accept different instructions that could benefit one of them, and, at a time when Hamilton says he is better supported by the team, can Ferrari take the risk of giving instructions that could favor Leclerc?

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Cbp

11/03/2026 at 01:42 a.m.

Yes, yes indeed, be careful not to get carried away too quickly either... in the meantime, perhaps the Scuderia could "redeem" themselves with a strategy, a little imagination and risk-taking at this level, at least try a different strategy between the 2 cars, bring Charles in like the others at the first VSC, Hamilton would have found himself in the lead de facto etc. By playing the team game, it might have been possible to block the Mercedes enough to allow Charles to pull away enough to obtain a second place or even win the GP!

Yves-Henri RANDIER

10/03/2026 at 10:03 a.m.

Certainly, but one can still question the wisdom of not stopping one of the two red cars during the first Virtual Safety Car period! Unless, of course, the Scuderia was already worried about Verstappen's charge, as he too remained on track during the Virtual Safety Car period triggered by his teammate...

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Alain Féguenne (🇱🇺 Luxembourg)

10/03/2026 at 08:11 a.m.

Yes… the Scuderia had a magnificent GP, and especially… Charles, but what about the race strategy (VSC) – always disastrous! China is next! 🇨🇳 alainkf1@pt.lu Alain Féguenne F1 Competitions - 24 Hours of Le Mans - WEC 😎👏👍

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