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“Normal Day at Ferrari”: Scenes of Total Incompetence Infuriate Tifosi as Charles Leclerc’s Misery Continues

Published 08/28/2023, 4:30 AM EDT

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As the years rolled on, Ferrari and its devoted fans endeavored to keep their fervor ablaze. Yet, celestial harmony occasionally eluded the Scuderia, at times forsaking even Grand Prix essentials. The specter of tire deg already haunted the Tifosi, but at the Dutch GP, forgetting the very fundamentals of pit strategy proved the breaking point for them. Already seething, fans vehemently criticized the team for shattering another weekend for Charles Leclerc, eroding his trust in the world around him.

Leclerc, who was on the verge of Q1 qualification, used the radio to express his annoyance with the team. Though later, as fate took an ironic turn, he ventured forward, only to crash in Q3, raising a red flag. Unfortunately, the race didn’t offer much hope for the Monegasque driver as he showcased how difficult it was to navigate through torrential rain, highlighted by an unlucky collision with McLaren rookie Oscar Piastri, that left his front wing damaged.

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The Ferrari driver, though, experienced the day’s actual misery before all of this. The native of Monaco set out to change a tire amid the unpredictable weather changes, only to encounter an astounding team error. They grasped the wrong set of compounds, shockingly unprepared with the intermediate tires, evoking laughter as if from an evil prank. This error cost the 25-year-old dearly as it took a lifetime to rearrange the tires, which led to an unanticipated pit stop that lasted 5 seconds.

A three-second delay is considered acceptable during pit stops, but a delay of nearly ten seconds signals disaster. Ferrari’s recurring narrative involves dismantling their drivers’ races through botched pit stops. These Scuderia shows have blatantly seized the spotlight on all internet media.

Tifosi berated the Prancing Horse for causing Charles Leclerc a nightmare

The crew eventually pulled Leclerc off the track while this prolonged agony was still going on, telling him that the front wing damage was getting worse. This series of disasters turned the Dutch Grand Prix weekend into a really unpleasant one for Leclerc. Fans have been venting their anger at the moment on social media. Some of the reactions are here. With the incident getting reoccurred, one fan wrote, “Most normal day at Ferrari.”

The other comments follow some of the most brutal jabs on Ferrari.

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Fans seemed concerned for Charles Leclerc, who has been at the receiving end of the Ferrari’s unfortunate actions.

 

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Though one of the fans did compare the situation of Ferrari and Mercedes, she was sure that it’s only Ferrari who can infuriate fans to such levels

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In the middle of the storm, Charles Leclerc’s unceasing pain serves as a heartbreaking reminder that the hardest misfortunes can occasionally beset the quest for excellence.

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Aditya Srivastava

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Aditya Srivastava is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of writing experience. He developed a keen interest in the sport after the unforgettable Abu Dhabi 2021 race. As a graduate of a premier institute, Aditya is committed to producing high-quality content that is engaging, informative, and accurate.
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Akash Pandhare