P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A shock pole position from Charles Leclerc in Hungary was not enough for Ferrari to take its first Grand Prix victory of 2025, as a familiar set of issues reared their ugly head and exposed F1’s most successful team’s fundamental design flaw.
Despite Charles Leclerc’s surprising pole position in Hungary, Ferrari did not secure its first Grand Prix victory in 2025 due to recurring design issues. The decision to revamp almost the entire car for the season backfired on the team, leaving them in a distant second place in the Constructors’ Championship behind McLaren. Despite Leclerc’s five podium finishes and consistent performance, Ferrari continues to struggle against McLaren’s dominance, as well as the challenges posed by Red Bull and Mercedes. The team’s ongoing problem with excessive plank wear has hindered their performance and prevented them from fully capitalizing on the SF-25’s potential. Although attempts have been made to address this issue with a new rear suspension design, Ferrari still faces an uphill battle in overcoming their fundamental design flaw and securing a win in the 2025 season.
