Former Haas group principal Guenther Steiner referred to as out Ferrari chairman John Elkann for his public criticism of System 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Following a disappointing Brazilian Grand Prix, which resulted within the Maranello outfit slipping from second to fourth within the constructors’ standings, Elkann informed Sky Sports activities Italy that Hamilton and Leclerc wanted to spend extra time driving and fewer time speaking.
“Brazil was a giant disappointment,” he mentioned. “Trying on the System 1 championship, we will say that we have now our mechanics, who’re mainly profitable the championship with their efficiency and every part that has been completed on the pitstops. Our engineers have undoubtedly improved the automotive. However in terms of the remaining, it’s nonetheless less than par.
“And certainly we have now drivers who have to concentrate on driving and speak much less. We nonetheless have essential races forward of us, and it’s not unimaginable to attain second place [in the constructors]. That is crucial message, as a result of Bahrain itself is the demonstration that, when everybody at Ferrari works collectively, we win.”
The feedback have drawn reactions from many inside the business, together with Steiner.
“He’s allowed to critique as a result of in the long run he’s the boss, however I feel he shouldn’t do this in public,” Steiner defined throughout an look on The Pink Flags Podcast. “With Lewis, … However Charles, the man places his coronary heart and soul into this, every part. What extra would you like from Charles?
“It’s not exhibiting good management to say, ‘This man is doing it proper, the mechanics are good, the engineers are good, however you guys are unhealthy’ in public. And no remark about Fred. I discover it bizarre to say the least, to make a remark like this, from an individual at that stage of the corporate, the very best stage. He doesn’t must ask anyone to do it or to not do it.
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Photograph by: Ferrari
“However if in case you have nothing good to say, say nothing in that place. Clearly, they gained the sportscar championship, which congratulations, however you can’t evaluate the 2 championships. You continue to have to win it and I respect that they gained it, it’s very cool, however in the long run it’s a Stability of Efficiency championship. System 1 is a distinct kettle of fish.
“I’m not downgrading what they gained in sportscars, however to say ‘see what it’s attainable to do’… yeah… how about serving to it to make it occur?”
The previous Haas chief additionally referred to as Elkann out for criticising drivers he had an element in signing.
“Additionally, who determined the drivers? Generally you must look within the mirror. For certain he agreed to rent Lewis, that’s my understanding,” Steiner continued. “I critiqued this man however I picked him, perhaps I’ve completed one thing improper. If he made the improper determination, if he feels so.
“I don’t know what they [Hamilton and Leclerc] mentioned. I don’t get it. Perhaps he was a bit of bit emotional when he mentioned it, they gained the [WEC] championship and didn’t even get within the factors, each vehicles dropped out in Brazil, are you able to think about how disenchanted he was? Perhaps he was a bit p***ed off.”
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