Ferrari have an illness that needs a cure, says Mercedes boss

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Last Updated : Jul 27 2019 | 10:00 PM IST

Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel struggled to control their emotions on Saturday after Ferrari endured a double disaster that wrecked their hopes in qualifying for the German Grand Prix.

Four-time champion Vettel said he felt "bitter" to be unable to run in front of his home fans at Hockenheim where he will start Sunday's race from the back of the grid.

Leclerc, who starts from 10th, said it was "a difficult day for the team" and "a shame".

Toto Wolff of Mercedes, who saw his defending five-time champion Lewis Hamilton take the 87th pole of his career, said: "It's a shame for Ferrari and a shame for Sebastian in his home Grand Prix.

"It's a bit subdued in the crowd and Ferrari have an illness and they need to cure that because we need them for a strong championship."
"I think the car was good... We did some changes also that should have been great for this afternoon, but it wasn't meant to be."

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First Published: Jul 27 2019 | 10:00 PM IST

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