F1 Hungary 2025: Charles Leclerc’s real problem might not be the chassis – experts suggest different issue. Charles Leclerc’s loss of performance in the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix might not be due to chassis damage.

Despite Ferrari’s official statement, the issue that Charles Leclerc experienced during the Hungarian Grand Prix might not be related to the chassis.

After the first stint on medium tires, the second part of the race became a nightmare for the Scuderia Ferrari fans. Charles Leclerc was unable to hold off his rivals due to a reported problem with the chassis of his Ferrari SF-25, which caused a significant loss of performance in the final stages of the Hungarian Grand Prix. But there is a “but.”

The official explanation from the Maranello-based team seems somewhat questionable since the Monegasque driver was not involved in any incidents or contact with nearby cars. This is where an alternative theory has increasingly gained traction in recent hours.

A New Possible Cause Emerges
Charles Leclerc’s issue might be related to the tire pressures on the hard compound tires. This version was also supported by Mercedes driver George Russell at the end of the race. “I think they were pushing the limits with the floor wear, and that’s why they had to use slightly higher tire pressures to raise the car. That seems like the only explanation. Charles was doing a fantastic job in the first and second stints,” said the British driver.

George Russell’s theory has also found positive support from Sky Sports experts after the race. “I’m almost certain that the pressures on the last set of tires were higher compared to the previous ones. Whether this was done to solve a ride-height issue, I don’t know, but it’s possible. There was never any team radio about lift and coast or avoiding curbs, so this suggests plank wear was not the problem. But tire pressures definitely have a role,” explained Sky analyst Matteo Bobbi.

Carlo Vanzini shares the same opinion, referencing an incident from earlier this season. “For me, it’s the plank issue, as it would explain Leclerc’s team radio. Let’s not forget that Ferrari was already disqualified in China earlier this year for this exact reason.”

Of course, these remain only hypotheses that contradict Ferrari’s official version. Undoubtedly, the technical team at Maranello is already working hard to find all the answers in preparation for the second half of the Formula 1 season.