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Theory offered to explain Ferrari’s struggles at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Martin Brundle believes that Ferrari had to raise the ride height of their car during the disappointing sprint qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with both Leclerc and Hamilton facing struggles.
Leclerc managed only eighth place in the sprint qualifying behind Aston Martins, with Hamilton in 11th, showcasing Ferrari’s lack of competitiveness at Interlagos.
The bumpy and undulating track proved challenging for Leclerc, who barely made it to the final qualifying round due to issues with the SF-25 bottoming out.
Brundle pointed out that the car felt good to Leclerc, but being slow indicated a bigger problem, possibly related to the ride height adjustments done throughout the tough 2025 season.
Both Brundle and fellow pundit Jamie Chadwick noted Ferrari’s ongoing difficulties, lack of confidence, and overall struggles to pinpoint the car’s performance issues, leaving the team despondent.
Leclerc expressed disappointment with the car’s slow pace and admitted to few hopes of improvement, while Hamilton acknowledged the team’s efforts but emphasized the need for more speed to compete effectively.
