F1 2025: Ferrari’s dual reality and the growing doubts about Fred Vasseur’s leadership. Ferrari dominates in the WEC but continues to struggle in F1 2025.

Ferrari is once again facing heavy criticism in the 2025 Formula 1 season as the team continues to struggle, while in the World Endurance Championship it is delivering outstanding victories.

Following the way the 2024 F1 season ended, with just 14 points separating Ferrari from McLaren, expectations were high for a strong campaign. Instead, the Maranello-based team has failed to meet expectations once again. The only major satisfaction for Ferrari this year comes from the World Endurance Championship, where the three 499P cars are dominating.

The scenario is all too familiar: big winter promises followed by major disappointment once the season begins. The latest F1 car designed by Ferrari engineers has not delivered the expected results. After ten races, Ferrari sits third in the constructors’ standings, nearly 200 points behind McLaren, who lead the championship.

But 2025 isn’t all negative for Ferrari. In the World Endurance Championship, the picture is completely different. The three 499P prototypes are making Italian fans dream, bringing the red—and yellow—colors back to the top of motorsport. Four wins in the first four races: a triple win in Qatar, a one-two in Belgium, and a victory for car #83 in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Thanks to these results, Ferrari leads the WEC with more than a 100-point advantage over the nearest rival. This stark contrast in performance between the two racing programs was highlighted by former Ferrari F1 driver René Arnoux in an interview with Autosprint.

“We are facing a very strange and almost embarrassing situation. On the same day, a Ferrari wins at Le Mans with a team of about 300 people, shocking the world and claiming a third consecutive victory. Meanwhile, in Montreal, with over 1,200 staff and a much bigger budget, the team barely shows up in a race dominated by others. This is unacceptable.”

“In F1, to be honest, it’s a complete disaster. Nothing personal against Fred Vasseur, but I like people who get real results before talking. Here, we have the opposite: no results, yet constant talking, constant blaming. The truth is that Vasseur is not delivering wins. He should at least take responsibility. Otherwise, I don’t see the point of his role. What is the purpose of his position?”