Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Ferrari's 2025 Season Starts Rocky Amid Performance Concerns

4/16/2025

24 3

Summary

Ferrari's Performance Concerns

Ferrari's 2025 season is off to a rocky start, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton voicing worries over the SF-25's performance. Team principal Fred Vasseur insists the design is sound, blaming performance gaps instead. Hamilton, grappling with the car's dynamics, finds himself in seventh place, far behind leader Lando Norris, raising questions about the team's future.

Summary

Norris Tests Rally Cars

Lando Norris, the frontrunner in the 2025 F1 Championship, has been quietly testing World Rally Championship cars, igniting rumors of a possible shift from F1. Former team manager Peter Windsor's revelation adds intrigue, especially as Norris's teammate, Oscar Piastri, rapidly approaches the championship lead, intensifying the competition.

History

Historical Context

Ferrari's struggles in the 2025 season echo the team's rocky history. In 1976, James Hunt and Niki Lauda's fierce rivalry showcased how performance gaps can reshape legacies. Today, Leclerc and Hamilton's concerns signal a potential turning point, reminiscent of past challenges that tested Ferrari's dominance in F1.

1 of 3

Ferrari's Performance Concerns

Ferrari's 2025 season is off to a rocky start, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton voicing worries over the SF-25's performance. Team principal Fred Vasseur insists the design is sound, blaming performance gaps instead. Hamilton, grappling with the car's dynamics, finds himself in seventh place, far behind leader Lando Norris, raising questions about the team's future.

1 / 3