Scuderia boss Maurizio Arrivabene rued the team's bad luck and circumstances which deprived Ferrari of a podium finish, at the very least.

Kimi Raikkonen was punted off by Valtteri Bottas before debris permanently sidelined the Finn, while Sebastian Vettel's temper got the better of him and a race he could have won.

Arrivabene left Baku frustrated  but convinced the Scuderia's potential and performance are intact. 

"I think that everything that happened today was clear to see for everyone, starting with the incident on the opening lap, with Kimi pushed into the barrier, then what happened to Sebastian on the restart lap after the Safety Car," Arrivabene said.

"We don't want to get into an argument but I think I can say that some decisions that were not entirely clear, never worked in favour of our team. We fought hard even if the results don't show it."

Facing an uphill battle in the race, Arrivabene praised his red squad for its work and diligence. The setbacks have only reinforced Ferrari's ambitions, says the Italian manager.

"Today, our car was on the pace and that was clear to see.

"The team demonstrated its strengths, from changing the engine on Seb's car on Saturday to the work done on Kimi's when the race was red flagged, to get it back out on track, despite the damage it had suffered.

"That's Ferrari for you. We let our actions speak for us.

"We will continue in that vein immediately, in preparation for the remaining 12 races starting with the Austrian GP, with even more determination than before."
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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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