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Ferrari’s Shocking Revelation: Leclerc’s Race Collapse Explained in Heart-Stopping Detail!

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
August 28, 2025
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Ferrari’s Shocking Revelation: Leclerc’s Race Collapse Explained in Heart-Stopping Detail!

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ahead of qualification REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Ferrari’s Shocking Revelation: The Truth Behind Leclerc’s Race Collapse at the Hungarian Grand Prix!

In a mind-boggling twist that left fans and analysts scratching their heads, Ferrari has pulled back the curtain on the enigma surrounding Charles Leclerc’s dismal performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Scuderia, known for its relentless pursuit of speed and glory, has officially ruled out any mechanical failure as the culprit for Leclerc’s alarming decline in pace that saw him tumble from the pole position to a disappointing fourth place.

Leclerc, who started the race with high hopes and a firm grip on the lead, faced an unexpected catastrophe after his final pit-stop. Initially, he appeared to have the race in hand, skillfully fending off challenges from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri during the early laps. However, it was a different story post-pit stop, as the Monegasque driver’s pace plummeted dramatically, leaving him helpless as he slipped down the rankings.

In an interview following the race, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur expressed his disbelief, stating, “The situation was quite strange. We were under control for the first 40 laps of the race. The last stint was a disaster, very difficult to drive.” Vasseur revealed that they were left perplexed, admitting, “Honestly so far we don’t know exactly what’s happened. We have to investigate if we have something broken on the chassis side or whatever.”

Leclerc himself suspected that the issues stemmed more from the chassis than the engine, prompting an intense investigation once the car returned to Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello. What they found was as shocking as it was revealing: no mechanical failures occurred. Instead, the downfall was traced back to changes made during that pivotal final pit stop.

Ferrari confirmed that the combination of increased tyre pressures and adjustments to the front wing had an unforeseen negative impact on the car’s handling. The spokesperson elaborated, “The balance shifted in a way that had not been expected.” The team had opted to raise the tyre pressures to prevent excessive wear on the car’s plank, a decision that ultimately backfired. While this adjustment aimed to protect the car, it inadvertently reduced the contact with the track, compromising speed, balance, and tyre temperatures.

This strategy was not just a gamble; it was a desperate response shaped by the ghost of the team’s past mistakes. The specter of the Chinese Grand Prix loomed large, where Ferrari learned the hard way that their setup could be susceptible to extreme wear, leading to Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification. Vasseur had previously lamented the consequences of that incident, stating, “We lost a little bit of ground with the disqualification at the beginning. We had to take a margin. And the sensitivity of the ride height on these cars, it’s huge.”

The stakes in Formula 1 are astronomical; every millimeter counts. Vasseur underscored the critical nature of their predicament: “Each millimeter is one position on the grid.” The need for safety in their setup has sent shockwaves through their performance capacity, leaving fans to wonder—will Ferrari rise from this disaster, or is this yet another chapter in a saga of missed opportunities?

As the racing world eagerly anticipates the next showdown, all eyes will be on Ferrari to see if they can reclaim the speed that once defined their legacy. With the summer break behind them, it’s time for the Scuderia to regroup and come back stronger—or risk fading into obscurity.

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