Rosberg critiques Ferrari's strategy after Spanish GP difficulties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Nico Rosberg discussed Ferrari's performance following the recent Spanish Grand Prix, stating that the team's tendency for 'messy weekends' impedes their ability to compete effectively. He highlighted persistent strategic weaknesses despite the car's potential for race wins, as evidenced by Charles Leclerc's fourth-place finish. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton retired due to brake issues, falling further behind in the championship standings. Hamilton conceded that Kimi Antonelli is now difficult to stop. The team must address their ongoing strategy issues to improve results in future races.
- •Ferrari struggles with strategy during key races this season.
- •Charles Leclerc finished fourth while Hamilton retired with brake issues.
- •Hamilton is now 101 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the standings.
- •Overshadowed by Hamilton's retirement, Ferrari's car pace remains competitive.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rosberg identifies Ferrari’s biggest weakness after another ‘messy’ weekend
"Nico Rosberg believes Ferrari’s tendency to endure “messy weekends” is holding the team back, despite having a car capable of consistently challenging at the front. Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Show podcast after the Spanish Grand Prix weekend in Madrid, the 2016 world champion said Ferrari too often fail to put a complete weekend together, insisting that strategy has "always been a weakness".
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