Ferrari’s SF-25 under fire: Sky Sport F1 pundits reveal the worrying detail behind Singapore struggles. After the disappointing Singapore Grand Prix, Ivan Capelli and Vicky Piria criticised Ferrari’s SF-25.

Ferrari faces harsh criticism from Piria and Capelli after the Singapore GP

The Singapore Grand Prix weekend at Marina Bay ended far below expectations for Ferrari. Sky Sport F1 pundits Ivan Capelli and Vicky Piria were quick to point out what they believe to be one of the most worrying aspects of the Scuderia’s SF-25, which continues to struggle compared to rival teams.

From qualifying onwards, the SF-25 showed it was not on the same level as the other top contenders. Ferrari had hoped to use this race as a turning point to close the gap to its rivals. However, the opposite happened. Mercedes claimed victory with George Russell, while Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull. Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton could only manage sixth and eighth place respectively, with Hamilton also suffering a brake issue and a five-second penalty.

Unresolved problems continue to haunt Ferrari

Speaking on Sky Sport F1, Ivan Capelli highlighted a major flaw that once again became evident during the Singapore Grand Prix. “This car is flat, meaning it never really shines,” he explained. “What’s worrying is that the other teams have managed to find areas of performance and develop them.”

Ferrari remains the only top team yet to score a victory this season. Ivan Capelli continued: “There’s nothing in this car that allows you to turn up at a circuit and expect to win. And if there are no signs of a real recovery, how can you even start developing the 2026 car?”

Another issue exposed at Marina Bay was brake temperature management. It proved costly for Lewis Hamilton, who after overtaking Andrea Kimi Antonelli, suffered a complete drop in performance and struggled to keep the car on track. Charles Leclerc also faced the same issue, being forced to increase his lift-and-coast phases more and more throughout the race to manage brake overheating.

Piria’s analysis of Vasseur’s words

Vicky Piria took a closer look at comments made by Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur, noting that the SF-25’s problems extend far beyond a single weakness. According to Vasseur, the most serious issue is the need for excessive lift and coast, but Piria believes there are multiple areas of concern.

“This year, there have been many problems,” Piria explained. “The plank wear, tyres not getting up to temperature, the difficulty in using the soft compound, then the medium tyres… The serious part is that they haven’t managed to solve any of these issues. Other teams have fixed their weaknesses, but Ferrari hasn’t. That means the work being done back at the factory simply isn’t delivering results.”

The words of Capelli and Piria reflect a growing sense of frustration around Maranello. As the 2025 season progresses, Ferrari’s inability to find consistent form and address its recurring weaknesses is becoming an increasingly worrying sign ahead of the major regulation changes expected for 2026.