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Ferrari’s Heartbreaking Double DNF: Vasseur Rages as Title Hopes Crumble Against Mercedes

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
November 10, 2025
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Ferrari’s Heartbreaking Double DNF: Vasseur Rages as Title Hopes Crumble Against Mercedes
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Ferrari Faces Devastating Double Zero in Brazil: Vasseur’s Outrage as Championship Hopes Slip Away!

In a shocking turn of events at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Ferrari’s hopes for a competitive season took a catastrophic nosedive, leaving Team Principal Frederic Vasseur seething with frustration. Following a harrowing weekend marked by a double retirement, the storied Italian team is now staring down the barrel of a fierce battle against Mercedes, and the stakes have never been higher.

After two prior disappointments in China and the Netherlands, Brazil has delivered yet another gut-wrenching blow to Ferrari, as both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton faced untimely exits from the race. Hamilton suffered severe damage to his car, while Leclerc found himself entangled in a chaotic incident involving Oscar Piastri and Antonelli. Vasseur didn’t hold back during the post-race press conference, revealing his dismay over the missed opportunity to score crucial points in the championship.

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“It’s a dark day for us,” Vasseur lamented. “I felt confident with Charles. He had a solid start and was in a good position. Unfortunately, we are paying the price for the incident between Antonelli and Piastri. It’s hard to pinpoint blame, but let’s be clear: it wasn’t Charles’ fault. In a battle like this, losing points can cost you dearly, and we’ve just handed our rivals a golden opportunity.”

Adding to the drama, Hamilton’s exit was equally fraught with complications. Vasseur explained, “Lewis sustained damage early on due to contact with Sainz and later damaged his front wing with Colapinto. We lost a massive amount of downforce, and he reported that the car was unstable. We’re still investigating whether the instability stemmed from the incident with Sainz or if it was due to the front wing issue, or possibly both. When you see what Max achieved today, it’s clear we could have been in the points. But two incidents? That’s simply too much to bear.”

When questioned about the decision to retire Hamilton’s car instead of continuing, Vasseur made it clear: “At some point, it made no sense to keep going. Being last with a significant loss of aerodynamic load doesn’t justify risking further damage to the engine. We served the penalty and then withdrew the car.”

The aftermath of this disastrous weekend saw Ferrari grappling with a rollercoaster of emotions. While Friday was marked by struggles, including a questionable strategy that left them ill-prepared for qualifying, a glimmer of hope emerged during the sprint race, showcasing their potential. “We faced challenges in Free Practice 1 with only one set of hard tires. Perhaps the leap to qualifying was too drastic, and we were the only ones caught off guard. But once we broke free from Alonso’s shadow, our pace was respectable,” Vasseur noted.

Despite these fleeting moments of positivity, the bitter taste of a double zero loomed large. “At this stage of the championship, it’s tough to find silver linings after such a dismal result. If I had to highlight something, it would be our qualifying pace and the recovery from the early weekend struggles. We were fighting hard up front, focusing on attacking rather than worrying about who was behind us. But at this point, it’s all about points, not potential,” Vasseur concluded, underscoring the pressing need for Ferrari to regroup and refocus as the championship race heats up.

As the dust settles from this tumultuous Grand Prix, the pressure mounts on Ferrari to reclaim their footing in the championship standings. With Mercedes lurking closely, the team must quickly turn their fortunes around or risk falling irreparably behind in the race for glory. The next races are critical, and Ferrari’s resilience will be put to the ultimate test. Will they rise from the ashes, or will this be the beginning of the end for their season? Only time will tell.

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