Fernando Alonso Mocks Ferrari for Counting Their Chickens Too Soon

Fernando Alonso Mocks Ferrari for Counting Their Chickens Too Soon

Fernando Alonso was happy with Aston Martin’s performance at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Saturday, but couldn’t resist a dig at Ferrari, who suffered from a disasterclass. The Maranello-based outfit’s drivers,  Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz couldn’t get out of Q2 and will start Sunday’s Canadian GP from P11 and P12 on the grid.

Alonso remembers how Ferrari fans were ecstatic with Leclerc’s win in Monaco two weeks ago. Some even got them into the World Championship picture. Alonso, however, sent them a harsh reality check.

“We’re close to good people, aren’t we?” he said as quoted by Gazzetta. “Ahead of the two Ferraris who suddenly came to win the World Championship after Monte Carlo..”

The Spaniard finished sixth in qualifying, putting him in a good spot to fight for a big points haul and potentially, even a podium result. He will also start in front of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who already conceded defeat ahead of the race.

For Ferrari, however, the result was a nightmare as per their lofty standards this season. Both drivers will start from outside of the top 10, and have to work hard to get a shot at the podium.

Ferrari drivers unhappy after Canada qualifying disappointment

In Monaco, Ferrari was the fastest team, and with Montreal also being a street circuit, they were predicted to be the favorites this time around as well. Unfortunately, under the dry weather conditions, the SF-24 was nowhere near the pace of the top teams on Saturday.

Leclerc was visibly furious. He stormed out of the car and angrily told his press officer from Ferrari that he was going to speak his mind during the post-session press conference. “We weren’t fast and what’s more, we didn’t manage… We weren’t fast enough. Since we’ve been on in the dry, we can’t get the tires to work, it’s just frustrating.” 

Sainz, on social media, wasn’t as pessimistic, but still echoed Leclerc’s concerns. He too, struggled for grip, but feels that a mistake made by him on the last corner cost his team a Q3 spot. Regardless, Sainz aims to ‘give his best’ and bring home good points for the Italian stable on Sunday.

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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