Juan Pablo Montoya vented his frustration over Ferrari’s choice to not pit underneath the digital security automotive circumstances throughout the Australian Grand Prix.
After a robust begin from the Maranello outfit, took the lead from after ranging from fourth, whereas moved from seventh to 3rd on the race begin.
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The tense battle between Leclerc and Russell continued for the primary section of the race, however as stopped on the aspect of the monitor and the digital security automotive was enabled, opted to remain out whereas the opposite groups determined to pit. The identical choice was made later when additionally retired from the race.
“The beginning was wonderful,” Montoya advised F1 TV. “Much more overtaking than anyone anticipated. The racing was combined. It was actually good. Stunned however not stunned at Ferrari with the technique to be sincere. I used to be sort of shocked. You must have a minimum of divided the automobiles.
” was very clear in what they have been doing, and hats off once more to Mercedes. They executed effectively, and Lewis did fairly good. I used to be impressed.”
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The Colombian driver later added: “No, truthfully, we at all times complained final 12 months that Ferrari was by no means aggressive sufficient they usually at all times missed a technique, and for my part, they did once more.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
“I feel possibly they did not have a automotive to win, however they introduced the struggle to Mercedes. They bought the beginning. They have been holding place. I feel Charles did a tremendous job coming again to George again and again, and he was trying actually good.
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“After which the [virtual] security automotive comes out and it is like all people however them [pitted]. It is like, not once more. It is like, why? Sooner or later there’s bought to be someone going, ‘Are we actually the odd man out?’ We will not have 10 sensible groups… You’ve gotten 10 sensible groups and one lacking it and of their thoughts pondering all people is getting it flawed.”
Ferrari ended the race with a powerful third and fourth end from Leclerc and Hamilton respectively.
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