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Lewis Hamilton’s F1 boss reveals why Ferrari fell apart in 2025
Ferrari F1 team boss Fred Vasseur admitted that the decision to focus on their 2026 car early on in the 2025 season had unexpected negative consequences for the team.
The move was made in April, halting major aerodynamic development, as they couldn’t catch up to McLaren’s competitive cars and changes in regulations prevented carrying over developments.
Vasseur defended the decision, but acknowledged underestimating the impact it would have on team morale as they fell behind in the standings.
Despite making changes like replacing Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer, Ferrari faces challenges in the 2026 season as they are seen as the third favorite for the Constructors’ Championship.
Both Charles Leclerc and Hamilton have comparatively low odds to win the Drivers’ Championship, with Hamilton having a win probability of just 2.9%.
