Melbourne🇦🇺 debrief McLaren & Ferrari edition 🏎️

Lando (1st in the standings) :

Qualifying: 1st
Grand Prix: 1st (25 points)
Positions: =

Oscar (9th in the standings):

Qualifying: 2nd
Grand Prix: 9th (2 point)
Positions: -7

McLaren were incredibly strong this entire weekend, dominating each and every session which goes to show how they’ve continued their great form from last year. The race started off strong for both cars despite the very tricky conditions caused by the various spells of rain. Despite the chaos going on around them for a majority of the race both cars dominated, sticking close together while leaving the rest of the field behind. However, unfortunately both cars ended up being caught out by a rain shower towards the end and ended up having a moment with Oscar unfortunately going off track and dropping down the field. Thankfully Lando managed to secure his win and Oscar secured some points.

Lewis (10th in the standings):

Qualifying: 8th
Grand Prix: 10th (1 point)
Positions: -2

Charles (8th in the standings) :

Qualifying: 7th
Grand Prix: 8th (4 points)
Positions: -1

Ferrari just had one of those weekends that didn’t go their way. First and foremost the car was not suited to the track at all and it was very tricky to drive. The strategy calls from the team were not the best at all and they fumbled a massive opportunity towards the end due to very poor communication from the pit wall about the incoming rain. Lewis will definitely need more time with his engineer to sort out their communication and how much information is given as well as when it is given. Nevertheless both drivers scored points but clearly not the result that they were looking for. However, with all that being said the team are going through a total rebuild so these are just teething problems so hopefully things get better as the season progresses.

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