9:12 – Ferrari entered the sequence of Asian flyaway events brimming with confidence, but departed Japan with its 2017 prospects in tatters. GPUpdate.net reflects on a nightmare trio of events for Ferrari.
It started with a kiss…
And to think, it all started so well. Sebastian Vettel delivered a stunning pole position lap, via a brush of the wall through Turn 19, and could barely contain his elation in the immediate aftermath, climbing atop his car. It was the perfect day for Vettel, as he exploited Ferrari’s pace around Marina Bay while Mercedes’ expected struggles came to fruition, as Lewis Hamilton could manage only fifth position in the Q3 shootout.