Ferrari needs a small revolution to return to winning ways in F1: one proposed recipe suggests letting go of Hamilton and making major investments. Out with Hamilton, in with Sainz and Adrian Newey: this drastic proposal aims to bring Ferrari back to the top of F1. Despite currently holding second place in the Constructors’ Championship, the Scuderia is struggling with a complex technical crisis. McLaren is too far ahead for Ferrari to realistically contend for either world title, despite the winter optimism. The 2025 season risks becoming yet another year without victory.
It was supposed to be the year of resurgence, but that’s not how things are shaping up. Despite promising performances in the second half of last season and high expectations coming into the championship, Ferrari risks ending 2025 as the “best of the rest” once again. The car, even with significant updates expected soon, is still far behind the impressive MCL39 driven by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
There’s still half a season left, but a revolution looms: F1 is set to change radically, potentially offering a major performance reset. Against this backdrop, some are imagining a life-saving strategy for Maranello. According to respected pundit and former team manager Peter Windsor, three key moves could put the Prancing Horse back on top.
Peter Windsor’s Plan for Ferrari
In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Peter Windsor laid out his proposal: “First of all, [if I were team principal], I’d make sure I wouldn’t get fired after a year once they realized the changes I wanted to make. I’d aim for a ten-year contract. That would be the first step.”
“Then I think I’d try to bring Carlos Sainz back to Ferrari as soon as possible, alongside Charles Leclerc. I believe the two of them made a really good team. I don’t think it’s too late to put the pieces back together.” So, no more Lewis Hamilton, who would be sacrificed in favor of the Spaniard.
On the technical front, Ferrari should overhaul its engineering department: “It all comes down to the car. I’d do everything I could to try and free Adrian Newey from his contract with Aston Martin. I’d want to know how much money I really have at Ferrari, Fiat, or wherever. I’d do whatever it takes to bring Adrian Newey in.”
“If that weren’t possible, then someone like Peter Prodromou or Rob Marshall should be targeted. You have to get the people who are currently doing excellent work and convince them to join the cause. So, focus on highly capable individuals. You can put together a strong team, but likely many technical changes are needed to make it all work.” – the former Ferrari UK general manager concluded.
