Despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur and a mysterious technical issue reported by Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari still emerged from the 2025 British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone with some reasons to be satisfied.
It was an unusual and complex weekend for the Maranello-based team. Although several concerns linger—including the unclear future of Frédéric Vasseur and the unexplained performance problem that affected Charles Leclerc—Ferrari nevertheless managed to solidify its position in the Constructors’ Championship standings.
There remains, however, a lingering sense of disappointment following the strong performances shown by the Ferrari SF-25 during the early phases of the race weekend in the United Kingdom. In the initial practice and qualifying sessions, the Italian team seemed genuinely capable of challenging McLaren for the race win.
But as unpredictable rain showers and ever-changing weather conditions hit the Silverstone Circuit during the race, the situation became far more complicated for Ferrari. The SF-25 became more difficult to handle, and the team struggled to adapt to the varying grip levels on a wet and drying track, resulting in a performance drop compared to earlier sessions.
Carlo Vanzini’s Commentary on Ferrari’s Situation
In his usual post-race analysis video, Italian commentator Carlo Vanzini, voice of Formula 1 on Sky Sport Italia, shared his thoughts on the events of the weekend.
“Regarding the initial strategy, I really don’t understand why Ferrari didn’t choose to fit the soft tyres, like Lance Stroll did,” Carlo Vanzini explained. “They were telling the drivers that rain would arrive in ten laps. The conditions at that point weren’t ideal for slicks, but at the very least they were suitable for softs. So Charles Leclerc’s race started poorly, and that strategic decision simply didn’t pay off.”
“At least Ferrari didn’t make the same mistake as Mercedes, who even brought Andrea Kimi Antonelli into the pits,” he added. “Ultimately, Ferrari came out of this weekend as the least defeated team compared to McLaren. They managed to increase their lead over Mercedes and Red Bull Racing in the Constructors’ standings. But even so, McLaren now has nearly double the points of Ferrari.”
“Still, I do think Ferrari is showing more consistency than Mercedes and than Red Bull Racing, which is effectively competing with just one driver at this stage,” said Carlo Vanzini, clearly referencing the underperformance of Sergio Pérez alongside Max Verstappen.
On the Fred Vasseur Uncertainty and Team Stability
Carlo Vanzini also revisited the internal doubts about Frédéric Vasseur’s role and future within the team: “I’ll repeat what I’ve said before—Ferrari needs to clarify its internal situation as soon as possible. But it’s not only Ferrari that needs to act; Fred Vasseur himself must sit down with the team and define the conditions under which to continue together going forward.”
“In the past three years, many people have left Ferrari—certainly more than those who have arrived. Stability has not been a strength for this team,” Carlo Vanzini emphasized. “That’s why stability is now essential. But before you can achieve it, you need to decide quickly what you want to do as an organization.”
Ferrari’s Technical Problems and Upcoming Updates
Overall, Vanzini viewed the British Grand Prix weekend in a somewhat positive light: “Generally, I think it was a good weekend. In dry conditions, Ferrari seemed closer to the front. Let’s see what happens at Spa-Francorchamps, where the team is expected to introduce a new rear-end package. That update should complete the cycle of mechanical work they’ve been developing.”
Finally, Vanzini addressed the mysterious issue mentioned by Charles Leclerc after the race. “Ferrari is also dealing with another problem—the one Leclerc referred to. It’s not related to the suspension, nor is it about the car’s ride height. It’s a different kind of issue that occurs mid-corner. It has nothing to do with the brakes either. But it’s something that definitely needs to be analyzed and understood more deeply,” he concluded.
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