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Ferrari’s Azerbaijan GP Nightmare: Qualification Blunder and Chilly Conditions Sabotage Victory Hopes!

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
September 22, 2025
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Ferrari’s Azerbaijan GP Nightmare: Qualification Blunder and Chilly Conditions Sabotage Victory Hopes!

Ferrari Faces Disastrous Azerbaijan GP: Qualification Blunders and Chilly Conditions Sink Hopes

In a heart-wrenching display of misfortune, Ferrari’s performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix floundered, leaving fans and team members alike in despair. With Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton failing to find their rhythm, the race became a tale of what could have been, marred by critical errors and challenging weather conditions.

Starting in a precarious 10th position due to a shocking mistake in Q3, Leclerc’s race was compromised from the get-go. His choice of medium tires forced him into an early pit stop, which turned out to be a pivotal moment of regret. Struggling to overtake Liam Lawson later in the race, Leclerc found himself stuck in the clutches of his rivals, unable to unleash the potential of his hard tires. “When you start in 10th place, it’s very difficult to change the situation,” Leclerc lamented, echoing the frustration that resonated throughout the paddock.

Hamilton, on the other hand, showcased a glimmer of hope with a strong pace in the early laps, thanks to his hard tires. However, his momentum was swiftly curtailed as he became ensnared in a DRS train behind Lawson, Yuki Tsunoda, and Lando Norris. The race that promised so much quickly devolved into a frustrating saga of missed opportunities.

Leclerc candidly reflected on the challenges faced by the SF25, revealing that the cold and windy conditions in Baku exacerbated their struggles. “The temperatures were colder than ever in Baku, and that affected our tire performance,” he explained. “Our car has difficulties whenever it’s cold, and my tuning approach didn’t help. The main issue, however, was the qualifying mistake.”

Despite showing promising speed in practice under warmer conditions, Ferrari faltered when it mattered most. As the team looks ahead to future races, Leclerc remains optimistic, believing that hotter venues like Singapore will allow the Scuderia to return to form. “I believe we will be stronger in hotter locations,” he stated, providing a glimmer of hope amid the gloom.

As Ferrari grapples with the fallout from this disappointing outing, fans are left questioning whether the iconic team can regroup and reclaim their competitive edge. The Azerbaijan GP may have been a setback, but it could also serve as a catalyst for a much-needed turnaround in the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing.

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