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Ferrari is under intense scrutiny following its disastrous start to the 2025 Formula 1 season, which has become its worst opening since the current points system was introduced in 2010. After four races, the team has yet to score a podium finish or a win and is coming off the back of a humiliating double disqualification — the first in its history — heading into the Japanese Grand Prix.
While the early stages of the season have featured a tight battle among multiple teams in the constructors’ championship, Ferrari has severely underperformed compared to expectations. The legendary team finds itself tied with Williams on just 17 points, with Haas only three points behind and Aston Martin a further four adrift. For a team with such pedigree, this is a shocking reality that’s left the management under significant pressure.
Despite the high-profile arrivals of Lewis Hamilton and the continued presence of Charles Leclerc, criticism has not been directed at the drivers. Both Hamilton and Leclerc have delivered solid performances with the machinery they’ve been given, suggesting the problem lies elsewhere — namely within Ferrari’s technical and strategic leadership. The car’s performance issues and operational mistakes, culminating in the double disqualification, point to deeper problems behind the scenes.
Ferrari had high hopes for 2025, especially with Hamilton’s move from Mercedes expected to bring not only experience but also a psychological boost. Instead, the team has failed to provide him or Leclerc with a competitive car capable of challenging at the front. Their early results indicate that the SF-25 lacks the consistency, pace, and reliability required to fight for top positions.
The spotlight has therefore shifted to the Scuderia’s management and technical leadership. Pressure is mounting on team principal Frédéric Vasseur and other senior figures to fix what’s gone wrong and fast. With Ferrari already in danger of falling further behind its rivals, the coming races will be critical in determining whether the team can turn its season around or face even more serious internal shakeups.
Ultimately, while Ferrari is still mathematically in contention due to the closeness of the midfield battle, its early failures have placed enormous strain on the team’s leadership. The drivers have so far avoided blame, as the consensus is that they’re doing the best they can under the circumstances. If Ferrari is to recover, the solutions must come from the top — and quickly — before the season slips completely out of reach.
