How much should Miami F1 defeat worry Ferrari? Our verdict.
Max Verstappen has now taken 27 points out of Formula 1 title rival Charles Leclerc’s championship lead in the last two grands prix.
8th May 2022,23:56
The Race.

So while Ferrari’s Miami defeat was ultimately only a narrow one, it would still have hurt – particularly because Verstappen came through from behind an all-Ferrari front row to win, and having had a very messy practice build-up. How worried should Ferrari be? Here are our writers’ thoughts:

GLENN FREEMAN: RED BULL’S STRAIGHTLINE SPEED IS WINNING IT

EDD STRAW: VERSTAPPEN IS BECOMING A VERY MARGINAL FAVOURITE

GARY ANDERSON: RED BULL’S APPROACH HAS BIG RACE DAY BENEFITS

SCOTT MITCHELL: FERRARI’S DEVELOPMENT PACE IS KEY NOW

JOSH SUTTILL: WINNING AMID SUCH MESS BODES WELL FOR VERSTAPPEN

‘The Verdict’;

https://the-race.com/formula-1/how-m...i-our-verdict/


Leclerc disappointed that Ferrari lacked pace to fight Verstappen in Miami
08 May 2022
Formula 1.

Charles Leclerc said Red Bull’s superior tyre management during the Miami Grand Prix meant they were too quick for Ferrari as the Monegasque surrendered victory to title rival Max Verstappen.

“Yes, I’m disappointed,” said Leclerc after the race. “We are very strong in terms of tyre warm up so at the beginning of every run we are strong. But after four, five laps they [Red Bull] seem to stabilise the tyres in a better window and there they are just quicker than us and it’s very difficult for us to do anything.”

“But it’s like this and we need to work on that. It’s pretty clear what’s going on and hopefully we’ll get better at it as quick as possible. It is going to be a long championship,” said Leclerc. “It seems that they had the upper hand for two weekends now in race pace especially, and we need to take back the advantage as soon as possible.”

‘Long Championship’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...SesyozxJY.html


F1 recap: What we learned at Miami GP 2022, from Ferrari money worries to Max Verstappen’s reliability
Max Verstappen looks like the man to beat when Red Bull can give him a car that gets to the finish while Ferrari say they will have to be disciplined over spending on upgrades
May 9, 2022 11:38 am
By Kevin Garside
Chief Sports Correspondent

Max Verstappen took victory in the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, a race held in sweltering conditions that only really came alive courtesy of a late safety car. But what did we learn from F1’s first trip to Florida?

The mind games have started Unlike Red Bull, Ferrari’s first big upgrade of the season is scheduled for Barcelona. So far, the team in red have stuck largely with the car that started the season, and team principal Mattia Binotto expressed surprise at Red Bull’s ability to upgrade by the race under new financial constraints.

“If there is a concern it is how much they are developing considering the budget cap,” Binotto said. “But as well as a concern it is maybe a hope because at some stage they will need to stop, otherwise I will not understand how they will do that. We do not have the money to develop every race.”

‘Ferrari money worries’;

https://inews.co.uk/sport/formula-on...26?ITO=newsnow


Leclerc: Upgrades important, we need to keep pushing
9 May, 2022
Jad Mallak

Charles Leclerc had to settle for second place at the 2022 Miami Grand Prix, but stressed that Ferrari should start updating their F1-75, claiming upgraded will be important.

“It was a very difficult race physically,” Leclerc said after the race. “We struggled quite a bit on the medium tyres in the first stint and got overtaken. It made our race a bit more difficult from that moment onwards. On the hard we were very competitive and towards the end I thought I could get Max at one point but today they had the advantage in terms of pace.”

“We need to keep pushing,” the 24-year-old insisted. “Upgrades will be important and I hope now we can do a step up from the next race on wards. It has been an exciting beginning to the season and that’s what we like to see.”

‘Keep Pushing’;

https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/05...-keep-pushing/


Sainz feels Ferrari 'got what we deserved' with Miami result
9th May 2022, ‎08‎:‎30
Author Tom Leach
Co-author Mike Seymour

Carlos Sainz believes Ferrari got the result they deserved at the Miami Grand Prix, on a weekend that Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrated victory at the Hard Rock Stadium.

"It wasn't easy at all," admitted Sainz after the race. "It's been a tough race with the tyres, with the heat. The car was moving and sliding a lot, but in the end, we got what we deserved.”

"It was a decent P3, we can build up from here. I want more, but it was not bad."

‘Building from here’;

https://racingnews365.com/sainz-feel...erved-in-miami


Ferrari defend decision not to pit Leclerc and Sainz under Safety Car
Charles Leclerc finished second behind Max Verstappen at the 2022 Miami Grand Prix.
9 May 2022
by Rob Kershaw

Ferrari have affirmed that it was not worth pitting onto a fresh set of tyres during the late Safety Car at the Miami Grand Prix. Max Verstappen was comfortably leading Charles Leclerc heading into the closing stages of the race when the Safety Car was deployed following a crash between Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris, allowing the Monegasque to put pressure on the reigning champion.

However, he had done so on old Hards, leaving question marks as to why Ferrari opted to keep their two drivers out on track. Team Principal Mattia Binotto thought it best to stay out on track.

“We believe that, in terms of format, our used tyres would have been stronger to a new one,” he said. “So we decided simply to stay out because we believe that was the best chance for us to have a good warm up and try to attack in those first laps, which is what happened.”

‘Not Worth Pitting’;

https://formula1news.co.uk/ferrari-d...er-safety-car/


Ferrari defends virtual safety car pit strategy
NEWS STORY
09/05/2022

At the precise moment the virtual safety car was deployed in the wake of Lando Norris' clash with Pierre Gasly, race leader Max Verstappen had just passed the pit lane entrance. However, the Ferraris behind hadn't. Speaking after the race, Christian Horner admitted that Ferrari's decision not to pit one or both of its drivers and switch them to softs for the final stint probably cost the Maranello outfit the race.

"We got lucky," he told Sky Sports. "Max had crossed the pit line while it was a VSC. Then your worst nightmare... it went full Safety Car and that gives Leclerc and Sainz a free stop.”

“Thankfully they missed it with both of their cars," her continued, "so we were effectively still on the same strategy, or they would have had a significant advantage. We were let off the hook by Ferrari just through timing," he admitted. "They could have put a soft on and they had a free stop.”

‘Free Stop Lost’;

https://www.pitpass.com/72454/Ferrar...r-pit-strategy


F1 news: Charles Leclerc disappointed Red Bull’s tyre management gave Max Verstappen edge in Miami Grand Prix
May 9, 2022 8:46 am
By Katherine Lucas

“We are very strong in terms of tyre warm up so at the beginning of every run we are strong,” Leclerc said. “But after four, five laps they [Red Bull] seem to stabilise the tyres in a better window and there they are just quicker than us and it’s very difficult for us to do anything.

“But it’s like this and we need to work on that. It’s pretty clear what’s going on and hopefully we’ll get better at it as quick as possible.”

Ferrari’s problems were small fry compared to those of Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton left furious when his race engineer asked him to make a vital call on whether to take new tyres while behind the safety car.

‘Tyre Management Disappointment’;

https://inews.co.uk/sport/formula-on...94?ITO=newsnow


Ferrari hopes Red Bull blowing upgrade budget
MAY 9, 2022
Grand Prix.

Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto hopes Red Bull's latest progress is a result of the energy drink owned team pushing hard with car development early in 2022.

"In the last two races Red Bull have been faster by a couple of tenths," he told Sky Italia.

"We have to develop and work now, but we hope Red Bull has spent a lot already. Let's hope they have less money than us.

‘Ferrari Hoping’;

https://www.grandprix.com/news/ferra...de-budget.html