Why won’t Ferrari tell the truth to its fans? The Scuderia continues to deliver half-truths and misleading statements to mask the failure of the SF-25, leaving behind an increasingly sad and frustrating picture — especially for Charles Leclerc.
What’s wrong in Maranello?
It seems almost impossible to fully explain what is happening inside a team that hasn’t won a championship for nearly two decades and is now destroying the spirit of its most talented driver. Ferrari’s refusal to be honest with its supporters paints a disheartening image of a legendary team that has lost its way, and the consequences are now weighing heavily on Leclerc.
Many months have passed since the bold declarations made in Piazza Castello, Milan, when hopes were high that Ferrari could emerge as McLaren’s closest rival in the championship battle. However, after understanding the deep flaws of the SF-25, the engineers also realized that these issues were impossible to fix. The team therefore halted development on this year’s car to fully focus on the challenging 2026 project. But if the next Ferrari isn’t a true title contender, what then?
Fred Vasseur will no longer have excuses. The personnel now leading the 2026 car project were handpicked by him, and he will also have the final say in all major technical decisions — increasing his personal responsibility. The Italian media, meanwhile, are running out of patience. During the recent episode of Race Anatomy following the Singapore Grand Prix, several pundits expressed their frustration with the situation at Maranello.
“He has to defend the team’s work”
Luigi Mazzola said: “I’ve never heard Vasseur admit that the car was a mistake. It’s part of his style — to disguise reality somehow, to always highlight the positive aspects.”
Matteo Bobbi added: “Ferrari has shown itself to be the fourth-best team on track, even if at times it managed to look like the second. But then the others kept developing and moving forward — Ferrari didn’t. So I don’t think Leclerc’s words are harsh; I think they’re true.”
Masashi Miyakawa concluded: “It’s clear that Vasseur’s words are those of someone who has to defend the work of the team — that’s his role. What makes me sad is seeing Charles’s eyes… this car has turned the season into a real ordeal for both drivers.”
A growing divide inside Ferrari
The Team Principal seems to have chosen to act as a lightning rod to prevent criticism from falling directly on the team. No one expects him to take all the blame, but a little honesty would go a long way after performances that can only be described as disgraceful. Fred Vasseur seems to live in a completely different reality compared to Leclerc, who is visibly drained and disillusioned — and who could blame him?
It’s true that the SF-25’s design flaws remain the main obstacle for both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, but even the team’s overall organization appears far from its best. Ferrari seems lost not only on the track but also in its management and communication. Those who truly care about Charles Leclerc — and who understand his extraordinary talent — know that 2026 will be the final chance to give him a car capable of matching his potential.
Until then, the growing gap between Ferrari’s rhetoric and reality continues to frustrate fans and insiders alike. The Scuderia’s legacy demands honesty, vision, and courage — not empty promises. Because if the truth keeps being hidden, Ferrari risks losing not only races but also the faith of its people.
