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F1 2025 Crisis: Is Qualifying Dominating Races? Vasseur’s Warning of a Title Takeover

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
April 6, 2025
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SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 28: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 28, 2024 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)

Formula 1 Chief Warns of Impending Crisis: Is F1 2025 Turning Into a “Quali World Championship”?

In a shocking revelation, Fred Vasseur, Ferrari team principal, has raised concerns about the current Formula 1 season veering dangerously towards a “quali world championship.” With the last two races witnessing a scarcity of overtaking opportunities, Vasseur warns of a potential crisis looming over the prestigious racing series.

The 2025 season kickstarted with a thrilling Australian Grand Prix, characterized by unpredictable weather conditions that led to plenty of on-track excitement. However, subsequent races in China and Japan have painted a starkly different picture, with minimal overtaking incidents taking place.

As teams have adapted to the existing regulations aimed at promoting overtaking, there has been a convergence in car designs, diminishing the chances of exciting on-track battles. Shockingly, the trend of pole position winners clinching victory continues unabated in 2025, highlighting the significance of clean air and grid positions.

Vasseur emphasized the pivotal role of qualifying sessions in determining race outcomes, stating, “It’s not that you are just one fighting with the guy in front of you. Yes, it will probably be a quali championship.” The Ferrari team principal’s remarks shed light on the growing dominance of grid positions in shaping race results.

Despite McLaren’s strong performance this season, drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri faced insurmountable challenges trying to overtake Max Verstappen, who capitalized on his pole position advantage to secure victory. Both Norris and Piastri acknowledged the critical influence of qualifying positions in determining the race winner.

While Ferrari has struggled to match the pace of front-runners McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes, Vasseur acknowledged the team’s need for improvement in all areas. Following a double-points finish in Japan, Ferrari is determined to enhance its performance over the remaining 21 races of the season.

As the drama unfolds on the Formula 1 circuit, Vasseur’s ominous warning serves as a wake-up call for the sport to address the escalating dominance of qualifying sessions and the potential implications for the future of F1. Will the 2025 season be remembered as the era of the “quali world championship,” or can teams overcome the grid position stronghold to deliver thrilling on-track battles? The stakes have never been higher in the world of Formula 1.

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