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Daniil Kvyat Warns Ferrari Could Face Big Changes If 2026 Fails to Deliver
Former Red Bull Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat has issued a strong warning to Ferrari ahead of the major regulation changes set to take effect in 2026. Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, Kvyat emphasized that the Italian team cannot afford another disappointing season once the new rules reset the competitive order. With Ferrari currently underperforming in the 2025 campaign, Kvyat suggested that if improvements aren’t seen by 2026, serious internal changes—including potential management shake-ups—could follow.
Ferrari’s 2025 season has been lackluster so far. They currently sit a distant fourth in the Constructors’ Championship standings, behind rivals Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren. Given their rich history and iconic status in Formula 1, expectations are always high for the Scuderia. The last time they clinched a world title was in 2008, and the pressure to return to championship-winning form continues to mount.
With the 2026 regulation overhaul looming, teams see it as an opportunity to start fresh. New power unit rules and aerodynamic changes will reshape the grid. Ferrari, like every other team, is preparing intensely for this seismic shift. Kvyat pointed out that 2026 will be the moment of truth for Ferrari, where the real outcomes of their long-term development efforts will be revealed.
“It’s a huge brand, not just in Italy but globally,” Kvyat noted. “They have a massive following, and with that comes massive expectations. In 2026, we’ll see the true fruits of the work they’ve been putting in. If things don’t go well, I think we’ll see some changes.”
Kvyat hinted that those changes could go beyond car development or strategy tweaks. He implied that Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur’s job could be at stake if the team fails to deliver a competitive package in 2026. Vasseur, who joined Ferrari in 2023, has already faced criticism during his tenure, and many believe 2026 will be a defining year for his leadership.
Drawing comparisons to Red Bull Racing, Kvyat noted a key difference in philosophy. “Red Bull came into the sport with a different energy. They said, ‘Let’s enjoy this and try to win,’ and they’ve done that with several Constructors’ Championships,” he explained. “Ferrari has a different kind of pressure, different expectations, and a different culture. There’s politics involved, and when the results aren’t there, people start asking tough questions.”
Indeed, internal politics have long been rumored to play a role in Ferrari’s operations, which some observers argue has hindered the team’s progress over the years. Kvyat’s comments underline the belief that Ferrari needs not only technical excellence but also organizational unity to succeed under the new regulations.
As the countdown to 2026 continues, all eyes will be on Ferrari—not just for performance, but for how they manage the growing pressure to finally return to the top of the sport. For Vasseur and his team, the stakes have never been higher.
