Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Hamilton and Leclerc Slam Ferrari's Struggling SF-25 Performance

11/29/2025

37 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes driver) criticized Ferrari's performance at the Qatar Grand Prix weekend after qualifying 18th and finishing 17th in the Sprint.
He blamed the SF-25's handling, noting a lack of rear stability and balance.
Leclerc echoed the criticism, calling the car "horrible" and urging significant changes.
Ferrari's struggle to compete persists, with Hamilton asserting that underlying issues must be addressed for future success.

History

Historical Context

Ferrari's struggles in Formula 1 have roots in its historical dominance, which began in the 1950s. However, by 2019, the team finished second in the Constructors' Championship with 504 points, significantly behind Mercedes' 739. Ongoing performance issues with models like the SF-71H and SF-25 have raised concerns about Ferrari's engineering and strategy, challenging its ability to reclaim former glory in the sport.

1 of 2

Story summary

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes driver) criticized Ferrari's performance at the Qatar Grand Prix weekend after qualifying 18th and finishing 17th in the Sprint.
He blamed the SF-25's handling, noting a lack of rear stability and balance.
Leclerc echoed the criticism, calling the car "horrible" and urging significant changes.
Ferrari's struggle to compete persists, with Hamilton asserting that underlying issues must be addressed for future success.

1 / 2