Ferrari achieved a dominant 1-2 finish at the Australian Grand Prix, displaying their strong performance since the start of the 2024 season. The renowned Italian team, often considered the best after the top contender, showed their prowess by matching the Austrian giant and claiming the top two positions. This outstanding achievement has garnered praise from former F1 world champion Mario Andretti, who believes that Ferrari’s improvement in their weaknesses could lead them to win another championship in the near future.
At the beginning of the season, Ferrari secured podium finishes with their drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. However, their performance took a positive turn in the third race of the season when Sainz, returning from an operation, clinched Ferrari’s first victory since Singapore last year. This significant step-up in performance received acclaim from various F1 drivers and experts in the paddock.
Following the Australian Grand Prix, Mario Andretti commended the Italian team for their exceptional performance. He emphasized that Ferrari’s success was not a one-off occurrence, as they had already displayed impressive speed during practice and qualifying sessions in Melbourne. Andretti believes that Ferrari has the ability to compete with any team and has moved closer to the top. He expressed his anticipation for the remainder of the season, citing positive signs of Ferrari’s resurgence.
Andretti further explained that Ferrari’s triumph in Australia is indicative of their potential for future success. The team had already established themselves as the benchmark in Melbourne and has shown promising signs of reclaiming their former glory. As an Italian-American, Andretti expressed his keen interest in closely following Ferrari’s progress in the coming years.
Ferrari’s victory in Australia marked their first 1-2 finish in Melbourne since their championship-winning year in 2004. This achievement was met with joy from the drivers and other prominent figures in the sport. One such individual was [name], who expressed happiness for the Scuderia and their success.
The team principal of [team], [name], shared a personal anecdote from last year’s flight to Melbourne. He recounted how he witnessed the struggles faced by his counterpart, [name], who was dealing with a medical issue and had to stand throughout the entire flight. Therefore, when the chequered flag waved at Albert Park, [name] was one of the most delighted individuals on the grid, understanding the challenges [name] had overcome to bring their team to its current position.
Currently, Ferrari holds the second position in the constructor standings, trailing only four points behind the formidable Red Bull team. Following the race in Melbourne, Charles Leclerc has surpassed [driver’s name] in the drivers’ standings to secure the second spot. The upcoming Japanese Grand Prix has the potential to reshuffle the order once again, depending on the performances of the Red Bull and Ferrari drivers.