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Explaining Ferrari’s abject technical failings in F1 2025 and what this means for 2026
The 2025 Formula 1 season ended with Ferrari securing fourth place in the constructors’ standings, falling short of the goals set at the beginning of the year.
The SF-25 project was halted prematurely to make room for the 2026 car’s development, hindering Ferrari’s efforts to climb to second place in the standings.
Despite attempts to optimize the car throughout the championship season, stiff competition from Red Bull and Mercedes posed significant challenges for Ferrari.
The frozen car development and rear-end difficulties impacted Lewis Hamilton’s performance, with only marginal improvements seen after mid-season changes.
Ferrari’s decisions to prioritize the 2026 project over further car development may have contributed to the struggles faced in the latter part of the season.
Technical choices and missed opportunities for aerodynamic developments hinted at broader challenges within the Maranello technical office.
Fred Vasseur downplayed the lack of development as a contributing factor to Ferrari’s struggles in the later races, opting to focus on future projects rather than dwelling on past setbacks.
