basti313 wrote: ↑05 Sep 2022, 13:08
Andres125sx wrote: ↑05 Sep 2022, 12:54
Vanja #66 wrote: ↑05 Sep 2022, 09:51
Whatever the team did wrong to Sainz is nowhere near to costing Leclerc 3 victories (without taking 2 DNF from lead into account), he simply lacks the capabilities to be a #1 driver and lacks willingness to admit he would be a good #2 driver. The team should replace him before his behaviour costs them more titles.
Reading this post looks like you consider Ferrari mistakes with Lecrerc are Sainz responsibility?
Where do you read this?
I think it is clear: If they want to fight for a WDC, then they need a Nr1 driver. Even though Ferrari would have been on the level to fight for WDC they are not in the WDC fight for two reasons: Own errors and not committing Sainz to a Nr2 role.
Of course with these many errors the Nr2 role is not relevant. But in a scenario where they do not screw themselves a Nr2 is vital. With a real roadblock Leclerc would have won Stone for example...without the tech errors and the France error they could have Lec in the fight. They did the same error in 2019.
Of course they can commit to Sainz and give him an occasional win if he is occasionally good and lucky. But is this what Ferrari needs as a team?
What Ferrari need as a team to fight for WDC is avoiding rookie mistakes like over 12 seconds pitstops because someone forgot cars use 4 tires
I could use some more examples like a reliable car, or decent strategies, but you get the idea.
Ferrari need to improve in several departments, but drivers is one of the few which is ok.
Also, it looks like you need to be reminded about a fact, that driver who you're asking to be considered #2 from the start of the season, scored more points than Lecrerc in 2021, with same car, and despite it was his very first season with the car.