Why it matters:
Ferrari endured a catastrophic Dutch Grand Prix, with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton crashing out and failing to score any points, drawing harsh criticism from Italian media. This significant setback comes just one week before their home Grand Prix in Italy, severely impacting their Constructors' Championship aspirations.
The big picture:
The Zandvoort race proved to be a nightmare for the Scuderia.
- Lewis Hamilton, who received a poor rating of 5 from La Gazzetta dello Sport, made an uncharacteristic mistake, going off track and later incurring a five-place grid penalty.
- Charles Leclerc, despite a commendable overtake on Russell, retired after an incident involving Andrea Kimi Antonelli, earning a 6.5 rating.
What they're saying:
- La Gazzetta dello Sport described Hamilton's weekend as "truly unlike him."
- Corriere dello Sport ran headlines like "Ferrari endless suffering: Hamilton penalized after the Dutch GP" and "Ferrari disaster in the Dutch GP: Hamilton crashes into the wall."
- Tuttosport declared, "Ferrari, nightmare in the Netherlands: Hamilton and Leclerc retire. Piastri wins," emphasizing the "double zero" and its impact on the Constructors' Championship.
What's next:
Ferrari faces immense pressure to recover and perform strongly at their home race, the Italian Grand Prix, to salvage their season and appease disappointed fans and critics.