Ferrari, Vanzini harsh after Baku: “Complex situation, I see no light” and attacks Fred Vasseur’s leadership
The 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku confirmed Ferrari’s ongoing struggles, with Lewis Hamilton finishing only eighth and Charles Leclerc in ninth place. A performance far below expectations, which led Carlo Vanzini, the voice of Sky Sport F1, to comment with deep concern about the current state of Scuderia Ferrari and the leadership of team principal Fred Vasseur after the race.
Vanzini’s comparison: Ferrari without real leadership since Domenicali
Vanzini began his analysis with a striking comparison: “I consider Maurizio Arrivabene the strongest team principal among those who came after Stefano Domenicali. I see a very complex situation.” With this remark, the commentator underlined how, in his view, Ferrari has failed in recent years to find a leader capable of bringing the team back to the top of Formula 1.
Vanzini attacks Vasseur and Ferrari’s management
The journalist then highlighted the overwhelming strength of the competition: “It seems to me that ever since McLaren’s race pace simulation during the Bahrain test, the mindset shifted to 2026 because the superiority was embarrassing. Then they presented a new car saying it was 90% different, but this one doesn’t work either.” The criticism was a clear attack on the technical management of the SF-25 project, which so far has been unable to close the gap to its rivals.
Technical changes bring no immediate results
Vanzini also discussed the internal changes within Ferrari’s technical department: “Then Enrico Cardile leaves and Loic Serra arrives, who must be given time. But time has already been given, they changed the suspension, and yet I don’t see results.” Despite the updates and restructuring, the improvements have not had the desired impact on track performance.
Final verdict: Ferrari in denial of deeper issues
His closing words were even more direct: “To keep saying ‘yes but qualifying,’ it seems there is always an excuse. Now it was the wind, in Zandvoort it was because they started from the back. It’s always the same. It’s like looking at a speck in the eye while ignoring the beam. If I were a Ferrari driver, I’d be very worried, I don’t see any light.” A strong statement that reflects an image of a Ferrari team currently unable to find the right direction.
With McLaren and Red Bull setting the pace and Mercedes often proving more competitive, Ferrari leaves Baku with more doubts than certainties. As Vanzini underlined, the feeling is that time is running out and excuses will no longer be enough.
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