Ferrari staff left disappointed by ‘less encouraging’ decision Fred Vasseur approved this season

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Ferrari could end the 2025 Formula 1 season without a Grand Prix win for the first time since 2021.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were Ferrari teammates that year and scored five podiums between them, the tally that this season’s partnership has achieved.

Unfortunately for Lewis Hamilton, Leclerc has stood on the rostrum all five times in 2025, although he can take some solace from winning the Sprint Race in China and finishing third in the shortened event in Miami.

Inquests would have already started at Ferrari’s base in Maranello as to why they’ve underachieved so much compared to last year.

Last season, Ferrari came within 14 points of winning the constructors’ championship for the first time since 2008, but this year, they’ve fallen a long way behind McLaren.

Ferrari have been linked with Christian Horner as question marks begin to arise surrounding team principal Fred Vasseur and his decision-making this year.

Vasseur signed a new multi-year contract earlier this year, but the development decisions taken to try and improve the SF-25 have left some Ferrari staff dissatisfied.

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Ferrari staff disappointed with Fred Vasseur after approving rear suspension update

A report from The Race has shared more details about the work that’s gone on behind the scenes at Ferrari this year.

The situation is ‘less encouraging’ than at Red Bull and Mercedes, who have made some recent progress with their cars despite the impending change in regulations happening next year.

Ferrari are believed to have stopped development of their front wing after the flexing rules changed at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Meanwhile, Red Bull and Mercedes have both brought upgraded parts, with Ferrari instead concentrating on a new rear suspension.

Unfortunately, the new rear suspension has delivered ‘no measurable gains’, with Hamilton and Leclerc unhappy with the decision not to look at more aerodynamic changes to the car.

It’s believed that Vasseur and technical director Loic Serra ‘approved’ the decision for Ferrari to solely focus on the rear suspension, rather than exploring other ways to improve the SF-25.

One of those updates was expected to be a new floor, ready in time for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but that never arrived.

The report states that ‘inside Ferrari, disappointment is evident’, due to Vasseur’s decision-making.

A switch back to Ferrari’s old suspension isn’t expected, but their 2025 car has ‘reaching its performance ceiling’, leaving Leclerc and Hamilton destined to fight for minor points rather than podiums and wins until the end of the campaign.

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Mario Andretti admits he’s lost faith in Fred Vasseur at Ferrari

Vasseur will be aware of how important keeping the Italian media onside is for his job to be a success.

The tifosi have been waiting for nearly 20 years to finally watch their team win another championship, and next season feels particularly crucial for Vasseur’s tenure.

The upcoming regulation changes are a chance for Ferrari to return to the top, although F1 legend Mario Andretti admits he’s lost faith in Vasseur at this stage.

On top of this, there’s no guarantee that Vasseur will be able to hold onto his prized drivers.

Leclerc is exploring his options on the grid, and Hamilton could decide to retire in 2026.

If that happens, then it’s hard to see Vasseur surviving, particularly as so many Ferrari fans have waited years for Leclerc to be given a competitive car.