Breaking:Pressure Mounts on Fred Vasseur as Ferrari Stumbles — Italian  Demand His…read more 

“Pressure Mounts on Fred Vasseur as Ferrari Stumbles — Italian  Demand His…read more 

Fred Vasseur, team principal of Scuderia Ferrari, is beginning to face mounting pressure as the team finds itself far from title contention in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Despite high expectations following the blockbuster arrival of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari’s performance has fallen well short, leaving the Italian team languishing in fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship standings.

Former F1 World Champion Damon Hill commented on the situation, suggesting that Vasseur is now under significant scrutiny. Speaking on the BBC’s Chequered Flag podcast, Hill expressed his concern over Ferrari’s apparent lack of competitiveness. “Yeah, they are [being left behind], and I think Fred’s going to feel the heat,” Hill said. “He’s had a bit of a honeymoon period, but now, with results like these, it’s clear the pressure is building. They were not competitive and shouldn’t be losing out to teams like Williams. No disrespect to Williams—they’ve done a great job—but Ferrari is supposed to be fighting for championships.”

The 2025 season started with optimism for Ferrari. With Charles Leclerc staying on and Lewis Hamilton joining from Mercedes, many believed the Scuderia had assembled a title-worthy driver lineup for the first time in over a decade. However, after just six races, Ferrari sits 152 points behind leaders McLaren and trails second-placed Red Bull by 11 points—even as Max Verstappen effectively carries Red Bull alone.

So far, Leclerc’s third-place finish in Saudi Arabia is the team’s only podium of the season. This underwhelming performance has sparked criticism and concern among fans and pundits, who expected more from a team with such heritage and resources.

In response, Vasseur has acknowledged the team’s issues and revealed that incremental improvements are on the way. “We will be bringing small upgrades for the upcoming races in Imola and Monaco,” he confirmed. The team is also eyeing the Spanish Grand Prix as a potential turning point, with an FIA-mandated rule change likely to prompt updates across the grid. “For sure, everybody will have a new front wing in Barcelona—by definition and by regulation,” Vasseur explained.

Despite current challenges, Vasseur remains confident in his drivers’ capabilities. “I trust completely Charles and Lewis. Charles has been consistently strong over the past five years, and Lewis is the most decorated driver in the sport’s history. They both excel in qualifying, which is one of their key strengths,” he added. “Right now, the car isn’t competitive enough, but we know what needs to improve, and we’re focused on doing a better job in the coming stages.”

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Ferrari to see whether these upcoming updates can reverse their fortunes—or whether the pressure on Vasseur will continue

to intensify.