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Expectations versus reality: What's gone wrong for Ferrari this year?

Ahead of the seventh round of the 2019 Formula One season, Ferrari is in need of a reality check.

The famous Italian team started the year as the favourite for the championship, but after six rounds it has scored just four podiums, one pole position and no victories across its two cars. With only a quarter of the season gone, there is already talk of Mercedes -- which has won all six races to date in 2019 -- enjoying its most dominant season yet. So what's gone wrong?

Put simply, the car isn't quick enough.