Renowned Italian journalist Leo Turrini has shared his thoughts on the persistent and recurring problems at Scuderia Ferrari, expressing hope but also skepticism about the new rear suspension set to debut at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Despite the major expectations that surrounded Ferrari during the winter break—especially after the sensational signing of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton—the reality of the 2025 Formula 1 season has once again fallen short.
Ferrari remains stuck in a cycle of underperformance. Even after the arrival of Lewis Hamilton, which was seen as a potential turning point for the team, the situation on track has not improved as hoped. The Italian outfit continues to face challenges in 2025, and many believe that simply introducing a new suspension component—tested during a filming day at Mugello Circuit—will not be enough to solve the deeper issues within the team. According to Leo Turrini, the problems run much higher up the chain of command, and structural changes may be necessary at the leadership level.
It has now been seventeen long years since Ferrari, the most successful team in the history of Formula 1, last won a world championship. In the current season, Ferrari has fallen far behind McLaren, the team that dominated much of the campaign and went head-to-head with Ferrari for the Constructors’ Championship until the final race in Abu Dhabi last year. While the Italian team has solidified its position as the second strongest force on the grid, what is truly worrying is that it remains the only one among the top-tier teams that has not yet managed to win a single race in 2025.
While the debut of the new rear suspension in Belgium could offer a performance boost, Leo Turrini does not believe it will be enough to trigger a real turnaround. Writing on his blog, he argues that a broader transformation is required: a change that must begin at the top of the organization. According to the Italian journalist, “If you are a true Ferrari fan, you cannot accept that this season ends like this. Yes, we all know the technical regulations will change in 2026, but that does not justify writing off 2025. You still hope that this mysterious suspension delivers, let’s say, two or three wins. Come on… even Red Bull Racing and Mercedes have managed to win.”
Leo Turrini adds that it would be a mistake to link the future of Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur to the immediate results of the new suspension. He highlights that from spring 2014 to January 2023, Ferrari went through five different team principals—with no tangible improvement or championship success. “Clearly, the issue does not lie solely in the identity of the racing department’s leader. If the team trusts Fred Vasseur, they should confirm his long-term position, while also encouraging him to smooth out certain rough edges. If there is no trust, then he should be replaced. But in that case, fasten your seatbelts—tight—because it’s going to be a rough ride, as it has been for years.”
For Leo Turrini, the problem at Ferrari is not just about technical upgrades or components like the suspension. Instead, it is a matter of vision, leadership, and long-term direction. Without addressing those fundamental issues, the team risks continuing a pattern of underachievement that no piece of hardware can fix.
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