Ferrari is “disappointed and angry” by its inability to score a single point in Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix.
Mattia Binotto revealed that failure to score any point on Sunday resulted in bigger disappointment. It is the first race this season, where both drivers were unable to finish in top 10.
Ferrari had its worst qualifying, where Charles Leclercc and Sebastain Vettel qualified for 13th and 14th place. The struggled continued during the race, which led them to finish on the opposite positions.
Leclerc made progress at the start where it went as high as eight. But due to low straight line speed, his position fell. He also suffered time loss due to two slow pit stops.
Binotto, Ferrari F1 chief, revealed that the team struggled with “aerodynamic efficiency” and power at spa.
“We are disappointed and angry, as indeed are our fans and with good reason,” Binotto said.
“It’s a difficult moment in a season that we knew from the start would be a tough one, but it’s at times like this that we need to stand firm and look ahead in order to get over this difficult period.
“It’s the only way we will get out of this situation.”
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Leclerc shared his experience on the Kemmel Straight where he struggled to over take despite using DRS.
“It was extremely frustrating, as it has been a very difficult weekend for us,” Leclerc said.
“The race was not any easier as we’ve had issues on the two pit stops that we made, which made me lose quite a lot of lap time and positions.
“I tried to catch back up, but it is very difficult for us to overtake, even with the DRS.
“We need to work and find something because like this it is very difficult.”
Vettel hopes that similar issues won’t affect the team at their home ground next month.
“We have to work hard, as there are a lot of lessons this weekend, so we have to make sure we stay strong, stay together and do the best that we can,” Vettel said.
“We have two important races coming up for the team in the next two weeks so that is where we focus, but we also have to be realistic as we cannot expect miracles.
“The package is what it is, we are not as strong as we would like to be, so we need to stay optimistic and see the good things, even if at the minute there are not many.”
