A seemingly minor “detail” has complicated Ferrari’s recent Formula 1 campaigns, with the main issues believed to be linked to internal dynamics. The Scuderia’s latest F1 season highlighted several difficulties that were not solely connected to technical performance on track. Ferrari has lost a number of key figures in recent years, a factor that has inevitably influenced sporting results. Carlo Vanzini attempted to shed light on one specific condition that has made life more difficult for the Maranello-based team.
For Ferrari, it was a turbulent year both on and off the circuit. At this stage, most final judgments have been postponed until next season. The new project set to debut in 2026 offers the opportunity to silence much of the criticism directed at the team after the most recent campaign. Results on track remain essential, not only for championship ambitions but also for building a calmer working environment around the team, which in turn allows staff to operate under better conditions.
Ferrari and its main enemy
In a video published on his own channel, Carlo Vanzini commented on Ferrari’s current situation in Formula 1. The Scuderia continues its long wait for another world championship, and the most recent season fell short of expectations. Within this broader picture, one key element of Ferrari’s recent history was highlighted. “Instability has been Ferrari’s biggest enemy over the past few years,” declared the Sky commentator.
Continuing his analysis of the Maranello outfit, Carlo Vanzini also addressed the tendency to shift blame between different departments, an approach that offers little benefit in the long term. Last year Ferrari fought for the constructors’ championship until the very end, while the SF-25 proved not to be on the same level as the car that preceded it. “There was a short circuit somewhere. I am convinced that Ferrari has the resources and the people to be Ferrari,” Carlo Vanzini added.
Managing the relationship with the media
Beyond the issue of instability, the Italian also focused on Ferrari’s complicated relationship with the media in recent times. The Sky commentator admitted: “The expectations were not created by the media, we do not believe in fairy tales.” This view contrasts with comments made during the season by Fred Vasseur, who supported the opposite interpretation.
“Lewis Hamilton needed to place someone next to him who knows Ferrari perfectly,” Carlo Vanzini added. “Vasseur, in my opinion, is not the person you can rely on to understand Maranello, Italians and our way of living.” Ferrari’s media relevance, particularly in Italy, is significantly higher than that of other teams, and statements related to the Scuderia are often amplified. This variable appears not to have been fully taken into account, further complicating an already delicate environment.
These insights from Vanzini underline the deeper organizational and cultural hurdles Ferrari must overcome to return to championship contention, as the team prepares for a crucial reset with the 2026 regulations.
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