The Prancing Horse must shake off the dust of post-Miami turmoil. The American round not only confirmed Ferrari’s now-obvious performance issues, but also exposed the first cracks within the team. A car that’s currently the fifth-fastest, resigned drivers, and tense radio messages—all these elements are placing team principal Fred Vasseur in the hot seat, who now hopes Barcelona can salvage the 2025 Formula 1 season.
These are not easy days for Ferrari’s team boss, Frédéric Vasseur. The Miami Grand Prix demoralized not only the fans, dismayed by the team’s lack of competitiveness, but also the drivers—especially Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque, with long silences and telling expressions, appeared nearly resigned after the Florida race. The two lead drivers from Maranello ended up battling for seventh place in a car that could only manage to finish nearly one minute behind the winning McLaren—a team Ferrari was fighting for the Constructors’ title just a few months ago.
In short, the situation at Ferrari is far from promising, and time is running out. What began under the best of prospects following Lewis Hamilton’s arrival and last year’s upward trend is turning into a major disappointment for Fred Vasseur and his team. Now, the Scuderia’s team principal must remain steadfast and wisely navigate the most critical moment of his tenure. Some are already calling for his resignation; others would still grant him their trust—albeit conditionally. Fred Vasseur remains at Ferrari’s helm, but the coming weeks will determine the team’s future. Imola’s upcoming updates will provide initial answers, while Barcelona will be the decisive milestone for evaluating Ferrari’s 2025 campaign.
Ferrari, Fred Vasseur’s hope to survive: “Barcelona reset for everyone”
During the Spanish GP weekend, scheduled for Sunday, June 1st, the new technical directive on wing flexibility will come into effect. The FIA’s new rules are expected to hit McLaren and Mercedes the hardest, but Fred Vasseur is betting on more. For the Frenchman leading the Scuderia, there’s hope that the directive will shake up the grid order. After Miami, Frederic Vasseur commented: “The front wings will change. Maybe it’ll be a reset for everyone.”
The Scuderia boss is banking on both the directive and the updates Ferrari will introduce at Imola and Barcelona. In Catalonia, the Maranello team will understand its true trajectory, and that could put several key figures under scrutiny. Chief among them is Fred Vasseur himself, who could soon be facing serious judgment.
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