David Croft and Bernie Collins raise concerns over Ferrari’s Spanish GP prospects

David Croft and Bernie Collins raise concerns over Ferrari’s Spanish GP prospects. Ferrari faces mounting pressure ahead of the Spanish GP.

Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, 2025 F1

According to David Croft of Sky Sports F1, Ferrari is heading into a difficult weekend. The team is in crisis after a season of ups and downs, and Barcelona will be a decisive test. The track highlights the car’s technical limitations. After the illusion of Monaco, the Spanish GP could confirm unresolved issues, especially at the rear, that continue to hinder Ferrari’s ambitions.

In Monaco, Charles Leclerc secured an excellent second place. Lewis Hamilton climbed to fifth despite a grid penalty. These results gave Ferrari fans some hope. However, David Croft believes the Spanish circuit will expose the technical shortcomings of the car.

“I don’t expect Ferrari to be strong in Barcelona until they solve the issues at the rear of the car and get it to run as low as needed,” Croft told Sky Sports F1. “Major upgrades are needed, but it’s a complex job. And the project leader left when it was only 90% complete.”

According to David Croft, the season is almost compromised: “They’ll need to let go of this championship and focus on 2026,” he said. “I don’t think they’ll find solutions in time to change things this year.” And on the Hamilton rumours: “I don’t think Lewis will leave. But it’s going to be a frustrating season for everyone.”

Bernie Collins expects a tough weekend
Bernie Collins, an expert at Sky Sports F1, also thinks things will get worse starting in Barcelona: “It was a better weekend than expected,” she said of Monaco. “The low-speed issues didn’t show up there, but Barcelona is a different story, with more varied and technically demanding corners.”

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will put the SF-25 to the test. Bernie Collins adds: “They might have to raise the ride height or change the setup to ensure consistent race pace. I expect a drop in performance.” Ferrari may place hope in its updates: “Barcelona is usually the ideal track to introduce them,” Collins concluded.

The pressure is mounting as time runs out. Ferrari needs concrete answers to avoid jeopardising the entire season. The Spanish GP will be crucial not only for 2025, but also to lay a solid technical foundation ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 regulation overhaul.