How does Ferrari’s awful start in 2023 compare to previous seasons?
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Ferrari have endured a miserable start to F1 2023 with just 26 points scored in the opening three races.Charles Leclerc has two DNFs to his name – in Bahrain he retired due to an engine issue; in Australia he was involved in a Lap 1 collision with Lance Stroll.Is F1 prioritising Entertainment over Safety?Video of Is F1 prioritising Entertainment over Safety?On the other hand, Carlos Sainz’s best finish has only been fifth in Bahrain – highlighting Ferrari’s lack of pace this year.2023 – 26 points26 points is Ferrari’s worst start since 2009, when they had 12 points (converted into the modern day points system)2020 – 27 pointsThe covid-affected 2020 campaign was Ferrari’s worst season in over 40 years but it was still one point ahead of 2023 after three rounds.2014 – 33 pointsFerrari started the V6 hybrid era in sluggish fashion.2012 – 37 pointsFerrari started 2012 on the backfoot, however, Fernando Alonso still managed to score 37 points in three rounds, winning in Malaysia.2021 – 42 points Ferrari’s slow recovery following their engine settlement with the FIA continued in 2021 with 42 points scored.Related “I’m a little worried” – Bottas concerned by his lack of pace since Bahrain “I was absolutely hammered!” – Hamilton’s hilarious memory of being a bartender2011 – 50 pointsRemarkably in 2011, Ferrari didn’t score a podium in the opening three rounds of the season as they struggled relative to Red Bull, McLaren and Lotus-Renault.2016 – 61 pointsFerrari ended 2016 without a win, but it was a case of missed opportunities with Sebastian Vettel challenging for victory in the season-opening Australian GP.2019 – 73 points Ferrari started 2019 as the clear-second fastest team. Their tally would have been greater had Leclerc won in Bahrain.2013 – 73 pointsAlonso won the third race of 2013, winning the Chinese Grand Prix which put Ferrari five points behind eventual champions Red Bull.2010 – 76 pointsAfter a poor 2009, Ferrari started 2010 strongly with a 1-2 finish in Bahrain. Felipe Massa would lead the drivers’ championship after the third round in Malaysia.2015 – 79 pointsThe arrival of Vettel marked a revival for Ferrari in 2015.
2018 – 84 pointsVettel started off well in 2018, winning in Australia and Bahrain to give Ferrari a great start.2017 – 102 pointsThe German won two of the opening three races in 2017, alongside Kimi Raikkonen, to put the Scuderia top of the championship.2022 – 104 pointsFerrari’s best start to a season since 2009 came in 2022.
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