GPI 2017 Australian Grand Prx | Page 120

ABOUT TIME After drawing a blank in 2016, when Mercedes wrapped up both titles for the third year in a row, Ferrari were hurting. Strategy calls went awry, four-times world champion Vettel stood out more for his explosive outbursts over the team radio and there was talk of a ‘climate of fear’ at the Maranello factory. 26 March was a day when it all went right, the strategy was spot-on and Vettel had recovered his boyish smile and that famous raised single finger to signify number one.