Ferrari’s F1 Nightmare: A Season of Missed Chances and Tumultuous Turmoil!
As the dust settles on the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Ferrari finds itself grappling with the harsh reality of a crumbling Formula 1 campaign. The legendary Scuderia, once a fierce contender for the constructors’ championship, has lost its grip on second place, slipping further into the shadows of Mercedes and Red Bull. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton fought valiantly but could only muster sixth and tenth place finishes respectively, marking yet another disappointing chapter in Ferrari’s tumultuous saga.
The Las Vegas race was marred by a McLaren double disqualification, which provided a glimmer of hope for Ferrari. However, the reality is stark: while Leclerc gained a few positions, Mercedes reaped the rewards, with both Hamilton and George Russell finishing ahead of him, thus gaining crucial points in the championship. This comes on the heels of a disastrous double DNF in Brazil, where Ferrari’s chairman, John Elkann, launched a stinging critique of both drivers, further amplifying the sense of chaos enveloping the team. Leclerc, in a moment of candor, lamented the SF-25, declaring it a car he “will not miss” as he prepares to leave the cockpit for the final time in Abu Dhabi.
Amidst all this turmoil, team principal Frederic Vasseur attempted to downplay the dire situation, insisting that the season should not be labeled a complete disaster. “For sure we are not in the situation that we didn’t score points the last weekend,” Vasseur defended. However, the truth is undeniable: Ferrari has seen a dramatic decline, dropping from a promising second place in the championship standings just weeks ago to a disheartening fourth place now, overtaken by a Red Bull team that often operates as a single-car unit. The sting of falling behind rivals is palpable and undeniably painful for a team with Ferrari’s storied legacy.
Vasseur’s optimism is commendable, but the reality of Ferrari’s performance paints a grim picture. The SF-25 has proven to be temperamental and difficult to set up, particularly in wet conditions, amplifying the team’s operational issues. Hamilton’s disastrous qualifying round, which saw him exit Q1 after misjudging Turn 14 and suffering from a communication breakdown with his engineer, showcases how fragile Ferrari’s competitive edge has become. If only the team had better foresight; Leclerc’s pit strategy was compromised when he was undercut by Oscar Piastri, leaving him trapped in a DRS train and unable to capitalize on his potential.
Vasseur admitted, “The issue is that we were not sure about the tyres,” highlighting the team’s struggle with strategy amidst unpredictable weather conditions. His retrospective evaluation that a different pit stop strategy might have yielded a better result is a painful reminder of the season’s ‘sub-optimal’ nature. Missed opportunities have become the hallmark of Ferrari’s year, characterized by a shocking absence of race wins and senior management’s failure to steer the ship effectively.
As the 2025 season looms on the horizon, Ferrari stands at a crossroads. The whispers of chaos and discontent within the ranks raise concerns about the team’s ability to rebound from this season of disappointment. Can Ferrari return to its former glory, or will it continue to flounder in the shadows of its rivals? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: the Scuderia’s thirst for victory is as fierce as ever, and the pressure is mounting.








