Juan Pablo Montoya vented his frustration over Ferrari’s choice to not pit below the digital security automobile situations in the course of the Australian Grand Prix.
After a powerful begin from the Maranello outfit, Charles Leclerc took the lead from George Russell after ranging from fourth, whereas Lewis Hamilton moved from seventh to 3rd on the race begin.
The tense battle between Leclerc and Russell continued for the primary part of the race, however as Isack Hadjar stopped on the facet of the monitor and the digital security automobile was enabled, Ferrari opted to remain out whereas the opposite groups determined to pit. The identical choice was made later when Valtteri Bottas additionally retired from the race.
“The beginning was superb,” Montoya instructed F1 TV. “Much more overtaking than anyone anticipated. The racing was blended. It was actually good. Shocked however not shocked at Ferrari with the technique to be trustworthy. I used to be type of shocked. You must have no less than divided the vehicles.
“Mercedes was very clear in what they had been doing, and hats off once more to Mercedes. They executed effectively, and Lewis did fairly good. I used to be impressed.”
The Colombian driver later added: “No, actually, we at all times complained final yr that Ferrari was by no means aggressive sufficient they usually at all times missed a method, and for my part, they did once more.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Photograph by: Mark Sutton / System 1 by way of Getty Photos
“I believe possibly they did not have a automobile to win, however they introduced the struggle to Mercedes. They acquired the beginning. They had been holding place. I believe Charles did a tremendous job coming again to George over and over, and he was trying actually good.
“After which the [virtual] security automobile comes out and it is like everyone however them [pitted]. It is like, not once more. It is like, why? Sooner or later there’s acquired to be anyone going, ‘Are we actually the odd man out?’ We won’t have 10 good groups… You will have 10 good groups and one lacking it and of their thoughts considering everyone is getting it flawed.”
Ferrari ended the race with a formidable third and fourth end from Leclerc and Hamilton respectively.
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