The 2025 Formula 1 season will go down in history as one of the most difficult for Classic Ferrari for saleAfter challenging for the constructors' title in 2024 and harboring high ambitions for 2025, Scuderia Ferrari has had a year marked by poor performances. The actual results paint a worrying picture for the Italian team and its fans.
A year without a victory: a first since 2021
Ferrari failed to win a single Grand Prix in 2025, confirming a sharp decline after the progress seen in previous seasons. This lack of success marks their first winless season since 2021, a particularly alarming development coming after a campaign in which the team was fighting for the world title.
From title contender to an unexpected fourth place
For the first time since 2004, a team that competed in the constructors' championship the previous year finished only fourth in the final standings. The SF-25 was unable to consistently challenge Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren, reflecting a worrying loss of competitiveness for Ferrari.
A driver without a podium finish: an unprecedented event since 2014
One of the Scuderia's drivers failed to achieve a single podium finish this season, something that hadn't happened since 2014. The car proved incapable of providing its drivers with the means to compete at the highest level, even on circuits that are usually favorable.
A historic double disqualification in China
The Chinese Grand Prix was the scene of an unprecedented event: both drivers were disqualified during the same race, a first in the modern history of Formula 1. This extremely rare episode has aggravated an already very complicated season, tarnishing the image of the team and the confidence of the drivers.
Out of the points in sprints for the first time since 2021
The Scuderia also finished outside the points in a sprint race, an unprecedented event since Monza 2021. A terrible observation that shows the lack of consistency and competitiveness of the SF-25, even in race formats where the gaps are traditionally small.
Lewis Hamilton: "Can't wait for all this to be over."
Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion and Ferrari driver, publicly acknowledged the difficulty of the season and the relief he felt at its end. He stated that he had "Can't wait for all this to be over" He also stated that he planned to use the winter break to disconnect and take a step back after a demanding season. Hamilton nevertheless highlighted the work of his engineers and mechanics, praising their commitment despite disappointing results.
As a reminder, this season was the first in his career where Lewis Hamilton did not achieve any podium finishes, an unprecedented event in 18 years of Formula 1.
2026: A turning point in F1 with enhanced hybrid engines and the removal of DRS. A new beginning for Ferrari?
While the 2025 season was disastrous for Ferrari, everything will be reshuffled next year. The 2026 Formula 1 season marks the beginning of a new era, with significant technical, sporting, and environmental changes. The 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid engines are undergoing a major overhaul: the MGU-H is being phased out, while the electric power of the MGU-K is increasing from 120 kW to 350 kW, allowing electric power to account for up to half of the total power output. This redesign aims to make the cars more efficient, more sustainable, and more fuel-efficient.
In terms of aerodynamics and chassis, the cars will be lighter and more compact, with front and rear wing systems that adjust automatically depending on the context. Overruns will no longer be covered by the DRS, which has now been abolished.but through a new electric “boost” mechanism, which can be activated under certain conditions to promote more strategic overtaking.
These changes should make racing more tactical, focused on energy management and strategy, while also reshuffling the deck between teams based on their ability to exploit these innovations. The emphasis on sustainability, weight reduction, and improved car agility also marks a transition towards a greener Formula 1, closer to current automotive technologies.
