After a double retirement in Zandvoort, Ferrari aims for a 1-2 finish at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix in Monza
After the double retirement in the Netherlands, Ferrari is targeting a 1-2 finish at Monza, thanks to a statistic from the past that gives the team and its fans reason for optimism. The twin retirements at Zandvoort were certainly not what the Tifosi of the Scuderia hoped to see upon returning from the summer break. Lewis Hamilton’s mistake and Charles Leclerc’s collision with Kimi Antonelli left the Maranello-based team with zero points just before their home Grand Prix weekend. Despite this setback, Ferrari can still aim for a double podium at Monza, inspired by a historical trend that offers encouragement and hope.
The déjà-vu that excites the Tifosi
Before Zandvoort, the last time Ferrari suffered a double retirement ahead of the Italian Grand Prix dates back to 1998. On that occasion, both Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine were forced to retire early from the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. What does this have to do with Monza? Technically nothing—but the following week, Schumacher went on to win, finishing just ahead of his teammate. This historic scenario gives fans a reason to dream that history could repeat itself at Monza in 2025, a season that has already presented the team with numerous challenges.
The double victory back then sparked immense enthusiasm among Italian fans, who now hope that the same story could unfold once again in this 2025 season, which has been marked by unexpected difficulties and strong competition. Achieving this will require near-perfect execution from Ferrari, especially given the clear performance advantage that McLaren has shown so far this season.
Ferrari’s strategy for the home Grand Prix
For its part, Ferrari will undoubtedly do everything possible to deliver a moment of joy to the Red Nation during their home weekend at Monza. The goal is to replicate the success of last year, aiming for a strong performance from both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. If the team can capitalize on this historical precedent and maximize their strategy, a 1-2 finish is within reach, bringing the Tifosi a much-needed celebration after a challenging start to the post-summer part of the season.
