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Ferrari face… Ferrari problem claims F1 race winner
An F1 race winner has pointed out that Ferrari’s main obstacle to success is themselves, compared to their competitors. The intense pressure on Ferrari leads to failures being magnified and analyzed closely by both fans and the media. Ferrari’s poor performance in 2025 might see them finishing as the fourth-best team, with Max Verstappen and Mercedes aiming for consistent podiums. Despite high hopes for Lewis Hamilton’s impact on Ferrari in 2025, their partnership has not lived up to expectations, potentially leading to a split by the end of 2026. The root cause of Ferrari’s championship drought may lie within the team itself, according to former driver Riccardo Patrese, who suggests that Ferrari’s focus on their identity could be hindering their success. Patrese highlights the lack of a key figure like Adrian Newey at Red Bull or Andrea Stella at McLaren as part of Ferrari’s internal challenge to achieve championship glory.
