Ferrari struggles in Austrian GP after promising qualifying performance

Ferrari faced difficulties at the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, finishing with Charles Leclerc in eighth and Lewis Hamilton in fifth. After demonstrating strong pace in qualifying, the team failed to maintain their momentum during the race. Concerns arose regarding both strategy and the car's outright speed, as rivals like George Russell and Max Verstappen outperformed them. Ferrari had previously expressed optimism following a strong showing in Spain, but the race results led to questions about their performance and strategic decisions. Team principal Fred Vasseur was absent after the race, leaving many uncertainties about the team's future direction.

• 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Ferrari leave Austria with more questions than answers after qualifying promise fades on Sunday