P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A double DNF always hurts, but the Dutch Grand Prix week – beyond the race itself – exposed just how deep its 2025 problems are
Ferrari’s double retirement from Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix concluded a weekend that started poorly with significant struggles in practice.
Lewis Hamilton’s mistake at Turn 3, followed by Charles Leclerc’s collision at the same corner, added to the team’s disappointments this season.
Although team boss Fred Vasseur tried to find positives, not everyone shared his optimistic view on the weekend’s performance.
For Leclerc, the Dutch Grand Prix highlighted areas needing improvement, especially after a challenging Friday practice session.
The team faced a tough weekend following a tumultuous Hungarian Grand Prix, revealing ongoing challenges with its car.
Ferrari has been adjusting tire pressures and other settings to manage the car’s balance issue since the Chinese Grand Prix disqualification.
The team introduced modifications at the Belgian Grand Prix to address the ongoing problem, showing some signs of progress with Leclerc and Hamilton’s performance.
