Ferrari, at the top of the fabled team’s game, endured a nightmare weekend at Imola in front of the massed Tifosi. After championship leader Charles Leclerc’s late spin and barrier-hit in slippery conditions at Imola, however, Binotto insisted: “The mistake had nothing to do with pressure. “It’s very close and I think it will stay that way for the rest of the season,” he said. “That’s why every little mistake counts, even if it was a big one today.”. Some of the 24-year-old’s critics were pointing out that the Monaco-born driver is prone to making mistakes at key moments. “It’s not just about driving a fast lap, but also driving consistently, without taking any risks that could lose you everything,” said former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.

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