While the Qatar Grand Prix was one of the most chaotic races of the season so far, Ferrari still had the same shenanigans up their sleeve. The team, despite some great podium wins and a race win, has had a horrible strategy for the season.
While Mercedes saw one of the most horrible crashes that left only one driver finishing the race again, Ferrari had their own clown show in session featuring Charles Leclerc.
With the recent implications of the tire degradation and the pyramid curbs, Ferrari had everything relying on their strategy. However, the team seemed to have been back with their hilarious yet concerning radio messages.
After having two of their drivers doing a great job in bringing in points for the team, Ferrari dialed back. Charles Leclerc was maintaining his position, however, the tires had given their all in those curbs.
Xavi to Charles: “So we are going to pit next lap, so complete this lap.”
Charles: “Pit or not?”
Xavi: “No, next lap.”
Charles: “Don‘t tell me when I don’t have to pit.”
— tami. (@Vetteleclerc) October 8, 2023
That was when the radio message of asking Leclerc to box for a fresh set was heard. However, the message was to let him know he has to do so next lap. To this Leclerc replied, “Don‘t tell me when I don’t have to pit.” This earned a good laugh from many fans as once again Ferrari became highlighted for their “clown show“.
Fans react to another Ferrari clown session involving Charles Leclerc
With the race having some tensions building in the first lap itself, Ferraris seemed to have taken it upon themselves to lift the spirits of many. And they, yet again, placed another hilarious radio session for everyone to laugh along.
While Ferrari is known to not have the best strategy, this time their heart was in the right place. And one thing, fans enjoy moments that have Ferrari committing yet another race crime against their own supporters.
After the. hilarious radio message, one fan commented, “The circus is back.”
The circus is back 😂 🤡
— Patrick Ricu (@patrickricu) October 8, 2023
Another fan said, “Xavi confusing him for no reason.”
Xavi confusing him for no reason 😂😭
— tami. (@Vetteleclerc) October 8, 2023
Some fans hilariously threatened Xavi to look out for himself for the night. One said, “Xavi lock your doors tonight.” And one fan brought in a major flashback of a Ferrari strategy gone wrong in the past. When Leclerc asked Xavi to not talk to him in the corners. The user commented, “‘DO NOT TALK TO ME IN CORNERS’ run it back”
Nonetheless, it served as some hilarious content for the fans to talk about. While many tried to distract themselves from Sir Lewis Hamilton having his first DNF this season. The race ended with rookie Oscar Piastri showing his capability yet again after winning a P2 for himself. As for the three-time champion, he won his race proving his dominance yet again.
