Christian Horner hits out at Ferrari with some “practical” advice in case of rain. Ferrari: Christian Horner jokes about it by offering his "advice.".

The rain chaos in Australia sparked panic on track, with Ferrari taking a big risk and failing in its strategy.

In a Grand Prix marked by twists and turns, including retirements, slippery tracks, and various disruptions, Ferrari came out defeated, heads down. Charles Leclerc finished eighth, and Lewis Hamilton only managed tenth; for the seven-time world champion, it was the worst debut ever for a Ferrari driver.

Ridiculed by rivals, former F1 figures, and the press, the Maranello team must now react and has the chance to do so immediately in China. Looking back, even Christian Horner commented on the rival team’s nightmare weekend.

While Max Verstappen bet on dry conditions, staying out for two more laps, Ferrari decided to take an additional risk. Max Verstappen’s gamble paid off, as Red Bull’s boss explained that stopping one lap earlier wouldn’t have made much of a difference.

At one point in the race, Lewis Hamilton found himself in the lead, while Charles Leclerc was third. However, the rain kept falling, and it was already too late. Norris easily overtook the two Ferrari drivers on intermediates, and when Ferrari finally brought them in, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton returned to the track in ninth and tenth places.

“It looked like they were taking quite a gamble,” Christian Horner told the media after the Australian GP. “Then they probably gave up at the worst moment. I didn’t follow their race plans too closely, but from the pit wall, it certainly looked like that.” – the Red Bull team principal pointed out.

To add a bit of spice, Christian Horner then offered some “practical” advice to Ferrari on how to handle rain: “I think you always need to react to what’s happening around you. When it’s raining heavily in the pit lane, that’s usually the right time to put on the wet tires.” – he concluded.