Does president John Elkann truly care about Ferrari’s F1 results or is it just marketing?. President John Elkann has sparked debate over Ferrari’s 2025 F1 season.

The chaos triggered by John Elkann’s words is already making waves. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton responded subtly on social media, and naturally, the press and fans have taken the drivers’ side. At the moment, the drivers remain Ferrari’s most valuable assets; without them, the team wouldn’t have achieved certain results in this disappointing 2025 season. Particularly Charles Leclerc, who has always put the team first, demonstrating his love for Ferrari both on and off the track through overtaking maneuvers and sheer determination. Meanwhile, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton seeks to change internal dynamics to restore the Prancing Horse to where it deserves to be. So why is he being asked to stay quiet? Leo Turrini, on his blog Profondo Rosso, insists that Elkann genuinely cares about Ferrari.

Leo Turrini writes: “I’ve met Elkann, and in some ways, he’s different, in a good way.”

“I want to preface this by saying I’ve met John Elkann, and in certain respects, he’s different—in a positive way—from the common perception (which is not exactly enthusiastic, to say the least). I repeat: John Elkann, contrary to what many believe, genuinely cares about Ferrari in Grand Prix racing. I know this personally because we have met.” The Italian journalist wrote this on his personal blog. Naturally, it’s hard to believe, given that the President has rarely shown concrete interest, usually making appearances and statements that are purely formal. The first time he steps outside the usual scripts, he sparks a media wave that overwhelms both the team and the drivers.

“I want to be clear: this is a personal matter. My commitment is as president, as majority shareholder, and above all, as someone who has lived Ferrari as a lifelong passion. I strive to ensure that every decision we make strengthens Ferrari’s uniqueness.” John Elkann expressed this about a month ago. If he truly cares, however, he has done very little to demonstrate it so far. To bring Ferrari back to victory, it’s not necessary to scold those who don’t deserve it. The car has improved not only thanks to the engineers’ work but also due to the drivers’ contributions. And let’s not forget, Leclerc and Hamilton haven’t been building these cars for the past 18 years. Of course, there are many internal issues, but as the saying goes, “the fish rots from the head.”