Ferrari leaves the Italian GP with no victory. What exactly went wrong, and what can they do to bounce back?
The Italian GP 2025 was supposed to be Ferrari’s big celebration. But the Temple of Speed sadly delivered only a bitter reality. The tifosi once again watched their team leave without a podium.
Why didn’t Ferrari shine at the Italian GP 2025?
What did Leclerc and Hamilton’s performance reveal?
Charles Leclerc gave everything he could at the start of the race. He tried to keep up with the pace set by McLaren and Max Verstappen. But soon, the limits of the Ferrari’s performance became obvious. Struggling with his tires, the Monegasque couldn’t do better than fourth place. As for Lewis Hamilton, his arrival was supposed to signal a new era for the Scuderia, but Monza only confirmed the doubts.
What were Ferrari’s mistakes at the Italian GP?
The Scuderia opted for radical setups to maximize top speed. Yet this strategy wasn’t enough, as McLaren still dominated Ferrari even on this historic track. The long stints didn’t help the red cars close the gap. In fact, they made it worse. The tifosi, who came in massive numbers, had to watch a frustrating scenario unfold. Ferrari simply couldn’t capture the magic of Monza at the Italian GP.
What does this say about the 2025 season?
This Grand Prix exposes the weaknesses of a poorly designed SF-25. Ferrari had pinned many hopes on this car. But against McLaren and a resurgent Max Verstappen, the Scuderia remains far behind. The gap with the championship leaders has now become a chasm. Without a win, the season could go down in history for all the wrong reasons.
Can Ferrari still save their 2025 season?
Where could Ferrari hope to claim a victory?
After Ferrari’s Italian GP fiasco, Leclerc mentioned three tracks where the Scuderia might have a chance. And those are Singapore, Baku, and Las Vegas. Still, he knows that victory won’t come easily.
Ferrari is now relying on favorable circumstances, such as a rival’s retirement or mistake. Without that, the Italian car can’t realistically fight for first place. This dependence on luck worries the fans even more.
What does Ferrari’s boss say after the Italian GP?
Team principal Frédéric Vasseur insists that Ferrari must win races. His comments highlight just how urgent the situation is. If the Scuderia doesn’t secure at least one victory, the season will be seen as a failure. The contrast with last year, when Ferrari still fought for the Constructors’ title, is striking. The growing gap with McLaren shows the scale of the problem.
What message are the tifosi sending after Monza?
More than 370,000 fans came to support the Italian team at Monza. But disappointment was written all over the faces of Ferrari’s supporters during the Italian GP. They are waiting for a strong signal from their team. They still want to believe that the Scuderia can pull off a surprise. But without a win, Hamilton’s first season in red risks leaving a very bitter taste.
