Ferrari faced another slow start to the 2021 F1 season, and it almost looked like the fortune would likely continue to play against the Reds even with Carlos Sainz signing. Interestingly, however, the tables turned quite drastically at the Monaco GP, with Charles Leclerc taking two consecutive pole positions.
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From then on, Ferrari was simply unstoppable! Not only did they manage to beat their weak 2020 campaign, they also managed to beat McLaren to reach P3 in the Constructors’ Championship. As the icing on the cake, Sainz Ferrari also brought home a podium at the season finale at the Abu Dhabi GP.
Formula 1 F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 12, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after finishing second in the race and in the world championship with the racing and world championship title Max Verstappen from Red Bull and third place in the Ferrari Carlos Sainz Jr. REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed race
Despite such a praiseworthy end to the season, Ferrari F1 boss Mattia Binotto unfortunately admitted that the podium did not feel sufficient for the team when Red Bull was just celebrating the world title while Max Verstappen and Mercedes celebrating the constructors. Victory.
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What did the Ferrari boss say?
As Corriere reports, Binotto has rated the 2021 season for Ferrari with a “7” and has increased the rating for the two drivers Leclerc and Sainz by an additional number.
“Season of Seven, for how we have grown continuously and linearly despite the frozen regulations. And the pilots deserve eight. But it is obvious that we cannot be satisfied, ”admitted Binotto.
Formula 1 F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – Ferraris Carlos Sainz Jr. on the grid before the race pool over REUTERS / Yuri Kochetkov
The other three missing numbers could have a lot to do with Ferrari failing to win a race for the second year in a row. Alpine and McLaren, on the other hand, managed to win at least one race each this year.
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It hurts to see others partying: Binotto
Binotto said that even the Sainz podium wasn’t enough for the entire team in Abu Dhabi as they watched with pain as Red Bull and Mercedes celebrated their championship wins.
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“It would be unacceptable to repeat the performances of this championship, in Abu Dhabi it hurts to see the others partying,” he said.
Formula 1 F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. celebrates with the trophy on the podium after third place in the racing pool over REUTERS / Yuri Kochetkov
“We will fight for victories and pole again, just like Ferrari, we cannot start with a subdued start. Cycles are built with victories. And we want to win as much as possible. But the World Cup is not an obligation straight away. “
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Overall, Ferrari looks hungrier than ever for race wins, and that winless drought could finally come to an end by the upcoming 2022 season. So will you witness the comeback of the Maranello outfit in Formula 1? We will know in time.
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