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Ferrari Faces F1 Brazil GP Nightmare: Can They Overcome Crushing Struggles?

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
November 8, 2025
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Ferrari Faces F1 Brazil GP Nightmare: Can They Overcome Crushing Struggles?

Ferrari Faces Uphill Battle as F1 Brazil GP Weekend Unfolds

The atmosphere at the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix has turned tense for Ferrari as the team struggles to regain its competitive edge. After a dismal performance in Sprint Qualifying, Charles Leclerc expressed his frustration, highlighting a glaring lack of pace that has haunted the Italian team throughout the season.

The challenges for Ferrari were evident right from the start during the opening segment, with Lewis Hamilton experiencing a disappointing exit from the session. The seven-time world champion’s woes were compounded when he spun during the only practice session, and his final timed lap was interrupted by teammate’s mishap at Turn 10, resulting in double waved yellows. This unfortunate turn of events meant Hamilton crossed the finish line after the chequered flag, landing him in a disappointing 11th place.

“It [the yellow flags] definitely didn’t help, but it’s not for the lack of trying,” Hamilton lamented, reflecting on the team’s struggles. “The team thought we were a lot faster than we are, and we gave it everything. We just weren’t quick enough.” Despite the setback, Hamilton remains optimistic, stating, “I’m 11th now, so I just have to have some fun from there. It’s not going well for my side, my year, and I just have to enjoy it wherever I am.” In a last-minute twist of fate, Hamilton narrowly avoided a grid penalty after being under investigation, allowing him to maintain his 11th position.

Leclerc, who managed to reach SQ3 despite his own spin, expressed little hope for a remarkable turnaround akin to his previous podium finish in Austin. His best lap of 1:09.725s placed him eighth, four tenths behind pole-sitter Lando Norris, a result that left the Monegasque driver dissatisfied. “I’m not happy,” Leclerc admitted candidly. “The car was very slow today. It didn’t feel that bad, but we are slow, so we’ve got something to work on and to try and improve for tomorrow.”

Despite his efforts, Leclerc’s time was hindered by a gearbox issue that cost him precious seconds. “My lap in SQ3, the first one, was pretty good,” he explained. “Then I had a rejected downshift in the last straight, so we lost like a tenth and a half. But it wouldn’t have been much better.”

As the Brazilian Grand Prix approaches, Ferrari finds itself in a precarious position, grappling with performance issues that could severely impact their chances of success. With both drivers facing significant hurdles, the team must rally together and rediscover its form if it hopes to salvage a weekend that is rapidly heading south. Will Ferrari be able to turn the tide, or will they continue to languish in the shadows of their competitors? The clock is ticking, and fans are eager for answers.

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