The weekend at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace left Ferrari in a state of disarray, as their SF-26 proved to be the fifth-fastest car on track, struggling immensely with grip in the wet conditions. The Maranello-based squad faced humiliation, falling behind Racing Bulls in the pecking order. Internal tensions were further exacerbated by questionable tire pressure strategies aimed at managing cold-track temperatures, a known weakness of their 2026 challenger.
Lewis Hamilton bore the brunt of these technical shortcomings. After a promising start, his intermediate tires suffered catastrophic degradation, dropping him to 14th place and allowing Fernando Alonso to overtake him. Hamilton’s race was further compromised by a delayed pit entry, leading to a spin that eventually left him finishing in a disappointing ninth position.
The most surreal moment of the Grand Prix occurred on the 40th lap. Hamilton asked his engineer, Carlo Santi, about his relative position on track. Santi’s response was baffling: "Critical outlap, race mode, we are racing Norris." In reality, Lando Norris was leading the race and was in the process of lapping Hamilton.
"Oh, damn, we've lost the position," Hamilton replied in frustration. As the lap progressed, Hamilton demanded clarity, "What is going on? I don't know where he is..." Santi responded with an unsettling, "I'll let you know." An incredulous Hamilton countered, "What do you mean you don't know? Why is Norris in front of me? Are we being lapped?" Santi finally confirmed the situation, "Yes, we are being lapped, we are being lapped."
This radio exchange serves as a grim indictment of the lack of coordination within the Ferrari garage. The inability to provide accurate tactical data during such a chaotic race highlights the crumbling trust and operational inefficiency that the team must urgently address. As the 2026 season approaches its finale, these communication breakdowns prove to be as damaging as the car's lack of raw pace.
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