Massa: Leclerc should not publicly criticize the team

Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa gave advice to Charles Leclerc, who after finishing the Hungarian Grand Prix wondered why Scuderia strategists had given him hard tires that had caused him to lose his podium finish. According to Massa, the young rider should not criticize the team publicly, as it does not contribute to productive work.

Felipe Massa “Obviously Charles isn’t happy with what happened, but he has to be patient. If he’s going to get things right now, it won’t help the team. Charles must not forget that in France he missed the victory and the opportunity to earn a lot of points because of his mistake.

You have to be patient and if mistakes are made, handle the situation professionally. Even if Ferrari continues to make mistakes, don’t express your displeasure publicly, because that won’t help anyone.”

Speaking of Ferrari’s head Mattia Binotto, Massa described him as a pleasant person and a competent engineer: “I know him very well because we worked together for many years when he was a nanny first and then a nanny. Then he was technical director and then team leader I was no longer driving for Ferrari.

Binotto is a very good engineer, a true professional and well versed in the technical side. In addition, he is a pleasant person to communicate with – I like him. Not only can we blame him for the lack of results, but it is clear that he is also responsible.

The team should definitely be calmer when making decisions. The strategic mistakes made at the beginning of the season are now being made. Binotto must turn things around quickly or he will have to pay the price.

Unfortunately, poor decisions and reliability issues this year have meant that Ferrari is not in the race for the title – they have missed too many wins. Too bad, because I would like to see Ferrari battle for the title before the end of the season. Unfortunately, the battle has already been won this year.”