During the Formula 1 weekend at the Silverstone Grand Prix, confusion continued to reign within the Scuderia Ferrari team, particularly between team principal Frédéric Vasseur and the drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The team appears to have diverging viewpoints regarding the reasons behind the lack of performance and disappointing qualifying results.
While the Ferrari SF-25 single-seater has shown signs of technical improvement, the team’s internal communication remains inconsistent and unclear. In particular, the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone highlighted ongoing tensions and differing opinions. Frédéric Vasseur, defending the developmental progress made on the Ferrari SF-25, indirectly pointed fingers at Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following the team’s failure to secure a front-row start during Saturday’s qualifying session. These comments did not sit well with Italian journalist Giorgio Terruzzi, who addressed the issue in detail in his podcast “Terruzzi Racconta”.
Silverstone represented yet another missed opportunity for Scuderia Ferrari. The team was extremely fast during the free practice sessions and remained competitive during qualifying, but the rain on Sunday disrupted their performance in the race. Despite the final result, several positive elements emerged over the weekend: the Ferrari SF-25 appeared to be well-balanced, gentle on tyre degradation, and quick on single-lap pace. These are encouraging signs that, especially in combination with the recently introduced new suspension system, could become defining strengths for the car in future races.
However, one major aspect that continues to be lacking is coordination—especially in public statements made by the team principal and the drivers. After the qualifying session, Frédéric Vasseur stated that there were no significant issues with the SF-25 and claimed that this time, “both drivers made mistakes.” These remarks were promptly contradicted by Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, who instead pointed to ongoing difficulties with the SF-25 as a major limiting factor in their performance.
Giorgio Terruzzi responded critically: “Stop blaming the drivers,” he said, highlighting the contradictory nature of the statements coming from within Ferrari’s Maranello-based headquarters. Analyzing the British Grand Prix in his podcast, the experienced journalist was blunt: “Many teams had a good pace, but not Ferrari. They’re still facing communication problems—even in qualifying.”
He continued, “While Frédéric Vasseur says the drivers are at fault—something a team principal really shouldn’t be saying, but let’s move on—Charles Leclerc drops a semi-revelation: there’s something in the car they cannot talk about, something they have never spoken about, that’s preventing performance in qualifying. So, are they talking to actually say something, or maybe not… maybe not.”
It is also important to note that, despite once again pointing out the Ferrari SF-25’s limitations, Charles Leclerc did take responsibility for his own error in Q3. Speaking in an interview with Canal+, the Monegasque driver admitted: “Unfortunately, for about ten races now, I’ve lost the feeling in qualifying and I can’t seem to put everything together. I consider myself the first one responsible, and it’s frustrating, because qualifying used to be one of my biggest strengths.”
This situation once again raises questions about the internal alignment within Scuderia Ferrari—between the leadership led by Frédéric Vasseur and the drivers, including seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and former pole specialist Charles Leclerc. Clearer communication and unified messaging will be essential if Ferrari hopes to return to the front of the grid consistently.
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