It wasn’t as disappointing as in Australia, but once again in Shanghai, Ferrari lost its edge in the battle for pole position at the Chinese GP. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were stuck on the third row after an impressive sprint race, leading to speculation that the Scuderia might have made another setup change. Shanghai […]
Saturday’s track action has come to an end for the second race weekend of the 2025 season. While Friday’s performance suggested a tight battle for the top positions, McLaren once again asserted its dominance in qualifying. Unfortunately for Ferrari fans, the team slipped back to being the third or fourth force, failing to replicate its […]
Oscar Piastri Claims Pole Position for 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Oscar Piastri will lead the grid at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix after securing pole position with a blistering lap of 1:30.641 at the Shanghai International Circuit. The Australian driver showcased exceptional pace throughout the session, narrowly edging out George Russell, who secured second place. […]
Lewis Hamilton crosses the finish line first aboard the Ferrari, while Charles Leclerc finishes the Chinese Sprint race in fifth position. A dream the Briton has had since childhood: winning with the Prancing Horse. It comes true in the second round of the championship, even though not in the main race, but in the smaller […]
Charles Leclerc caught off guard by George Russell On Ferrari’s 19th attempt, the team finally secured a Sprint race victory, thanks to Lewis Hamilton, who in just his second weekend with the Scuderia has already claimed a Sprint pole and a Saturday race win. Charles Leclerc, meanwhile, started from fourth but lost ground, ultimately finishing […]
The FIA has officially decided not to take any action against Charles Leclerc following the investigation initiated during the Sprint Qualifying of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver was under scrutiny for allegedly driving too slowly during his preparation lap, but the stewards determined that he did not break any rules. The investigation […]
Unusual order Before the excellent SQ3, which gave Lewis Hamilton the first ‘mini’ pole position for Ferrari and a decent fourth place for Charles Leclerc, the two Ferrari drivers were involved in a particular situation during SQ2. While both were completing their out-laps, the Monegasque was asked via radio to let the seven-time world champion, […]
Second row The mood in the Ferrari garage is divided. While Lewis Hamilton’s side is smiling and celebrating the first ‘mini-pole’ for #44, Charles Leclerc cannot be satisfied with his fourth-place finish in SQ3. The Monegasque was two-tenths behind his teammate and was also beaten by Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. Most notably, Charles Leclerc […]
Controversy at the End of Qualifying Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll have been summoned by the stewards following the Sprint Qualifying session at the Chinese GP for failing to respect the delta time. Charles Leclerc’s difficulty in adhering to the delta time may have been caused by a request from the Ferrari pit wall during […]
Not only Lewis Hamilton, but also Charles Leclerc was critical via radio during the Australian GP: a former F1 driver is calling for action from Ferrari and Frédéric Vasseur. The attitude of the two Ferrari drivers does not seem to have gone unnoticed. While many observers are pointing fingers at the team and the track […]
Charles Leclerc has unveiled a special helmet design for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, blending cultural elements with his signature style. The white-based helmet features an intricate red dragon motif, symbolizing power and good fortune in Chinese tradition. Flowing waves further enhance the design, paying homage to Shanghai’s rich heritage. Prominent sponsors, including UniCredit, Bitdefender, […]
Charles Leclerc precisely described what he thinks about the current potential of the SF-25: “It’s much better than what we’ve seen so far, but I don’t think it’s on the same level as McLaren.” There is a gap, and the Shanghai weekend will help to understand its extent, but Charles Leclerc disagrees with George Russell’s […]
Just a week after the disappointing debut in Melbourne, Ferrari already has the chance to turn the page in China. Charles Leclerc trusts in the new SF-25 and the team, which is “determined to overturn the situation.” The eighth and tenth places in Australia certainly did not satisfy Ferrari, which had entered the season as […]
“Look at this, look at this cuckold of a Chinese,” Venticello, a character from Tomas Milian’s detective films, might have said upon reading the words of a Chinese GP organizer against Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque driver was singled out by Pan Yongyong, a well-known commentator from the Land of the Dragon and one of the […]
Lewis Hamilton’s debut race for Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix didn’t unfold as he had hoped, marking a tough start to his new chapter in Formula 1. Amid some of the most challenging conditions he’s encountered in his career, Hamilton could only manage a 10th-place finish, securing the final point available for Ferrari. Despite […]
Charles Leclerc endured a challenging start to the 2025 Formula 1 campaign, finishing eighth in the Melbourne Grand Prix behind several midfield competitors. Despite being the fastest Ferrari driver throughout the weekend, his race was far from ideal as he struggled with tyre degradation and communication issues. With Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari looming, Charles […]
For the 2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari has introduced an exclusive new line of merch inspired by the culture and colors of the Land of the Dragon. This uniquely styled collection enriches the global identity of the Maranello team. Updates, therefore, are only off the track for now, as Ferrari will have […]
Ferrari endured a tough weekend in the Australian Grand Prix, with Fred Vasseur addressing the team’s decisions under wet conditions. The Scuderia’s team principal did not hide his disappointment, admitting that expectations were higher for Melbourne. Now, the focus shifts to Shanghai, where an immediate improvement is needed. Nothing seemed to go right. The season […]
A nightmare Sunday Ferrari’s Sunday in Melbourne was one to forget for both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Between driver errors, strategic mishaps, and—above all—a car that looked anything but fast and competitive, the duo that was supposed to excite Ferrari fans finished the race in eighth and tenth place. That the day was not […]
Ferrari leaves Melbourne with disappointment, and it’s clear that the changes made over the weekend that hindered the SF-25 were not designed with a wet race in mind, or at least not solely for that reason. The eighth and tenth positions obtained by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are a worse result than Ferrari could […]
Listen to the team radio message of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc after P8 in the first round of the 2025 F1 season, the Australian Grand Prix, which was held today at the 5.278-kilometre Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne: pic.twitter.com/hIp0iQK2dL — 에클레어 💌 (@sharr_vids) March 16, 2025 — see video above —
The Ferrari team faced a major disappointment at the Australian GP. However, it was a different story for Lando Norris and the Mercedes drivers, who had a strong finish to their weekend. The excellent debut by Antonelli contrasts with the disastrous performances of other rookies. Let’s take a look back at all the key moments […]
During the Australian GP, chaos unfolded for Ferrari as well, with Charles Leclerc battling not only on-track difficulties but also a seat filled with water, leading to a team radio exchange that took on a comically tragic tone. By mid-race, things were going from bad to worse for the Maranello squad. With McLaren flying ahead […]
The disappointment of Saturday in Melbourne was undoubtedly the Scuderia Ferrari, which only managed to qualify in 7th and 8th positions. This was a significant contrast to the previous day, when Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets with a fast and well-balanced car. However, what drew the most attention was the Monegasque’s comment to Sky, in […]
The Prancing Horse turned off the lights on Saturday in Melbourne, failing to meet Friday’s expectations and turning the much-anticipated qualifying session into a disappointing fourth-row start. Charles Leclerc tried to find explanations ahead of a potentially wet Australian GP. The Monegasque is confident: “I think I know the reason for this result.” Did Ferrari […]
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