Could Ferrari have stayed in touch with Mercedes in China?

Mercedes secured a dominant 1-2 finish at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli claiming his first-ever F1 victory ahead of teammate George Russell. The race was a strategic battle for the Silver Arrows, who once again showcased superior pace over their rivals. Ferrari, despite challenging the Mercedes cars for the first half of the race, ultimately settled for third and fourth. By lap 29, Russell had pulled ahead of the Ferraris, and by the end, both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc trailed significantly behind the Mercedes duo, leaving the Scuderia to reflect on a missed opportunity to sustain their challenge.