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F1 champion reveals culture of fear at Ferrari
Jenson Button, the 2009 F1 champion, has theorized that Ferrari’s current struggles might be linked to the team’s culture. Despite being the most successful and iconic F1 team in history, having won 31 championships, the weight of their history could be adding pressure to perform. In 2025, Ferrari has only managed five podium finishes in 18 races and is currently in third place in the constructors’ championship, just ahead of Red Bull by eight points. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, joined Ferrari in 2025, but the team’s performance hasn’t significantly improved, with Hamilton yet to secure a podium and sitting sixth in the drivers’ standings. Button suggested that a culture of fear within the team might be hindering their success, emphasizing the need for confidence and consistency among the drivers and staff for better results in the future. Despite the disappointing 2025 season, Ferrari is looking towards 2026, with hopes of leveraging upcoming regulation changes to mount a resurgence and return to championship contention under the leadership of team principal Fred Vasseur.
