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“It’s Hard to Be a Ferrari Fan”: Charles Leclerc’s 3 Worded Response Leaves Tifosi Sobbing as Maranello Continues to Fumble

Published 07/23/2023, 12:10 PM EDT

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When Sunday’s lights went out at the Hungarian GP, the notorious Tifosi–clung to the possibility of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, defying the odds in their SF-23 cars. But as the race unraveled, so did the dreams of a triumphant outcome, leading to a chorus of disappointment and frustration reverberating from the red sea of fans. Charles Leclerc despite demonstrating commendable pace and skill, found himself hamstrung by an unfortunate mishap in the pit lane and Ferrari’s questionable race strategy.

Following the race, Leclerc’s engineer, Xavi, congratulated him on his P7 finish. With three short words – “Shame for today,” Charles Leclerc’s post-race radio transmission encapsulated the sentiment of countless Ferrari fans, left gutted by another afternoon of missed opportunities, he adds “I felt like the pace for today was really good, I don’t know what others were doing, but at the beginning I felt like I was doing a good pace.” An air of shared despair has haunted the Tifosi, punctuated by yet another lackluster performance by the Maranello squad, leaving even the most diehard supporters sobbing.

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The Hungarian GP, a race that had promised much, but delivered little for Scuderia Ferrari.  As the race unfolded, Ferrari’s strategic decisions continued to confound. An uncharacteristically long 9.4-second pit stop for Leclerc was the first in a series of setbacks. Then, there was a 5 sec time penalty for a pit lane speeding violation and then the orders barring him from overtaking his teammate Sainz.

Yet, amid these challenges, Leclerc showed grit, fighting his way to P7, ahead of his teammate Carlos Sainz, despite the hurdles thrown his way. His radio conversation, though, revealed a deep-seated dissatisfaction with the team’s strategy and decisions, a sentiment mirrored by many Ferrari fans.

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The Ferrari’s flawed strategy, and its apparent indifference to Leclerc’s pleas, have set off a wave of disgruntlement among the Tifosi. As they grieve over the points lost, the discussions now move toward Ferrari’s decision-making process and the potential ramifications this event may have on Leclerc’s future with the team. It leaves the team, its drivers, and the entire Tifosi family wrestling with a hard reality–it’s become increasingly difficult to be a Ferrari fan.

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However, amidst these trials and tribulations, the Tifosi continue to stand steadfast, echoing Leclerc’s sentiment, expressing disappointment and anger at Ferrari’s team management.

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Vidhita is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. Driven by her deep passion for motorsports and a love for the exhilaration of speed. Since 2016, she has been captivated by the world of F1 after watching a race with a relative, and her fascination has only grown stronger over the years.
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Aishwary Gaonkar