Jacques Villeneuve discovered Ferrari’s communication with Lewis Hamilton “slightly bit odd” through the F1 Austrian Grand Prix.
Ferrari loved a constructive show on the Pink Bull Ring as they completed third and fourth.
Charles Leclerc secured his fourth podium of the yr 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 thus far.
The seven-time world champion didn’t appear fully proud of Ferrari’s determination to deliver him in on the finish of Lap 50.
Hamilton requested to “prolong” his stint, as he was operating forward of Leclerc, who had simply made his second and last 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 yr that Ferrari’s drivers have disagreed with the technique selections.
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 very good outcome. However as soon as once more the communication between the engineer and the motive force, they don’t appear to be heading in the right direction.
“It was Leclerc in Montreal, Lewis Hamilton this time, this can be a little bit odd.”
McLaren duel “an amazing 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 glad 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 top, 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 an amazing present,” he added.
“Not a very good day for Pink 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 effectively and that was an amazing battle with Alonso on the finish. Nice struggle to maintain that seventh place. It turned out to be an amazing, enjoyable race.”
