A new storm is brewing in Maranello. As the SF-25 continues to show too many weaknesses, the focus of criticism has now shifted to Ferrari’s so-called “track group” led by Matteo Togninalli. There is growing tension within the Scuderia: from the limitations of the SF-25 to alleged friction between team principal Frédéric Vasseur and Matteo Togninalli, and now a new internal document reportedly signed by Lewis Hamilton has surfaced. Results are slow to come, and after Singapore, the road ahead looks increasingly steep. Both Mercedes and Red Bull have made significant progress, while Ferrari still struggles with unresolved issues and growing doubts surrounding its race operations management.
At Marina Bay, the situation was clear: this Ferrari will find it difficult even to return to the podium. That outlook stands in stark contrast to the expectations at the start of the season and even after the summer break, when second place in the Constructors’ Championship seemed within reach. Now the SF-25 is faltering, slowed not only by familiar technical problems but also by internal tensions within the team’s leadership structure in Maranello.
An article published by Corriere della Sera and written by journalist Daniele Sparisci paints a troubling picture of the Prancing Horse. The brief period of calm following the confirmation of Frédéric Vasseur at the helm of the Scuderia has already given way to a new wave of rumors — about Christian Horner, about engineers reportedly seeking to leave, and about internal disagreements among key figures within the team.
The “track group” under scrutiny and Hamilton’s new internal report
Attention is gradually turning toward the track engineering division. From Maranello, official sources have denied any confrontation between the team principal and Matteo Togninalli, the head of track operations. However, the position of the engineer from Valtellina is reportedly being questioned once again. One fact remains hard to ignore: the SF-25 often shows strong pace on Fridays, only to lose ground against its rivals as the weekend progresses.
To the technical shortcomings of a challenging car, one must add the inconsistency of its execution. Procedures and methods are said to require revision — something Lewis Hamilton reportedly highlighted in a new report he sent to the Scuderia’s top management. The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari in 2025, is believed to want a greater influence within the team but finds himself caught in the political complexities of an organization currently facing a crisis of results and identity.
Meanwhile, rumors persist about other engineers preparing to leave Maranello, despite Frédéric Vasseur’s public assurances that Ferrari’s recruitment campaign has already brought several new additions. The Frenchman is said to have already defined the command structure ahead of the 2026 season, but the internal atmosphere remains tense. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the direction and future stability of Ferrari’s Racing Division.
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