F1 car inconsistency behind Ferrari struggles in British GP

Leclerc and Sainz fell from fourth and fifth on the Silverstone grid to finish ninth and 10th, with both losing out from a mid-race safety car that compromised strategy and left them on weaker hard tyres.

Despite ongoing criticism of Ferrari’s strategy, Sainz defended what he reckoned to be a “50-50” call and instead laid blame with the inconsistent nature of the car that was exacerbated by strong winds.

These unsettled the car, with 2022 British GP winner Sainz…