Jacques Villeneuve discovered Ferrari’s communication with Lewis Hamilton “somewhat bit odd” throughout the F1 Austrian Grand Prix.
Ferrari loved a constructive show on the Purple Bull Ring as they completed third and fourth.
Charles Leclerc secured his fourth podium of the 12 months albeit practically 20 seconds behind race winner Lando Norris.
Hamilton completed 9 seconds behind his teammate, equalling his greatest results of the 2025 F1 season to this point.
The seven-time world champion didn’t appear totally pleased with Ferrari’s resolution to convey him in on the finish of Lap 50.
Hamilton requested to “lengthen” his stint, as he was operating forward of Leclerc, who had simply made his second and closing pit cease.
When requested by race engineer Riccardo Adami to pit, he replied: “I don’t need to cease”.
It’s not the primary time this 12 months that Ferrari’s drivers have disagreed with the technique decisions.
Leclerc pushed for a one-stop technique in Montreal – however was ignored.
Giving his view on the state of affairs, Villeneuve mentioned on his Instagram story: “Ferrari within the hunt, each a superb consequence. However as soon as once more the communication between the engineer and the driving force, they don’t appear to be heading in the right direction.
“It was Leclerc in Montreal, Lewis Hamilton this time, it is a little bit odd.”
McLaren duel “a terrific present”
The primary portion of the race in Austria was thrilling because the McLaren pair fought for the lead.
Villeneuve declared it a “nice present” and he was completely satisfied that McLaren allowed Norris and Oscar Piastri to race.
“That was a little bit of a distinct race, clearly the McLaren was forward of the opposition, however nice battle from the 2 drivers. They fought it off from the final lap to the tip, at all times on the sting and it was superb to see. Sooner or later they needed to calm Piastri down a bit as he went overboard, however nonetheless a terrific present,” he added.
“Not a superb day for Purple Bull with Antonelli making a rookie mistake on Verstappen out, he ought to’ve identified about that hairpin on the primary lap. He’s been right here in F2, he is aware of that it slows down like this.
“However even skilled drivers have made that mistake, so he’ll study from that. Bortoleto did nice, Lawson did superb as nicely and that was a terrific battle with Alonso on the finish. Nice struggle to maintain that seventh place. It turned out to be a terrific, enjoyable race.”
