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Criticizing Ferrari's strategic blunders and missed opportunities

Published July 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM UTC

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Ferrari's performance in Hungary was a disappointment that raises serious questions about the team's strategic decision-making. Despite having a car that qualified third and fourth, both drivers fell back due to poor tyre choices and slow pit stops. The team opted for a longer first stint on medium tyres, which left Leclerc vulnerable to the undercut from McLaren and Red Bull. When he finally pitted, he rejoined behind slower cars. Meanwhile, Sainz lost several seconds in a slow stop, dropping him out of contention. These errors are not isolated: similar missteps have cost Ferrari points in previous races. The team appears unable to adapt to changing track conditions or anticipate rivals' moves. For fans and investors, this lack of execution is worrying. Ferrari has the resources and talent to win but repeatedly falters when pressure mounts. The Hungarian GP should have been a chance to claw back points in the constructors' championship, but instead the gap widened. Unless Ferrari addresses its strategic flaws, its championship hopes will remain a distant dream.