P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The contrast from Ferrari’s 2024 Monza triumph to its 2025 home letdown says everything you need to know about the rest of its season
A year ago, Ferrari’s Italian Grand Prix victory marked the start of a strong finish to the 2024 season with two more wins and a push towards McLaren in the constructors’ championship, setting high hopes for 2025.
However, this year’s Monza race was a disappointment for Ferrari, with the SF-25 failing to reach the podium due to strategic challenges and the dominant performance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull.
Despite the Monza circuit’s characteristics favoring Ferrari, the team fell short of expectations with the fourth place being the best achievable position.
The decision to stick with the rear wings from the 2024 car, including a modified version for Monza, led to some set-up issues during the weekend, affecting the car’s performance.
The choice of a trimmed rear wing configuration for improved straight-line speed compromised cornering abilities, impacting the car’s overall performance in qualifying and during the race.
With no more upgrades planned for the SF-25, Ferrari faces the risk of a winless season, potentially joining the ranks of their historically poor seasons like 2014 and 2016 in the face of a lengthy 24-race calendar.
