Ferrari's Nightmare in China
Italy's media targeted China following Ferrari's misfortune
The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix was a double-edged sword for Ferrari, marking the first time in their storied history that two of their cars were disqualified. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton's misfortunes have flung the Scuderia into a deep hole, struggling to catch up to their rivals.
Meanwhile, McLaren continues to reign supreme, their dominance powering them ahead in the Constructors' Championship.
The Scuderia's catastrophic fall
The stewards' decision to disqualify the Scuderia sent shockwaves through the paddock, with both Leclerc and Hamilton penalized for violating technical regulations. Leclerc's car was found to weigh 1 kg less than the minimum required, while Hamilton's had excessive wear on the rearward skid blocks, yielding below the 9mm minimum thickness.
These breaches have cost the team dearly, forfeiting 18 valuable points and allowing McLaren to further widen their lead in the Constructors' Championship.
McLaren's unyielding might
In stark contrast to Ferrari's misfortunes, McLaren maintains an iron grip on the season, their consistent performance across the early races rewarding them with a substantial lead. The Constructors' Championship standings reveal an impressive 61-point advantage for McLaren over the Scuderia.
Insights into Ferrari's struggles and McLaren's success
Ferrari's twin disqualification highlights their ongoing difficulties – be it in setup decisions or adhering to technical regulations. The team has acknowledged their mistakes and vowed to learn from them to prevent similar setbacks in the future.
On the other hand, McLaren's winning strategy revolves around a focus on both reliability and performance, exploiting Ferrari's blunders to maintain their advantage in the Constructors' Championship.
Sources
- ntv.de
- tsi
- sid
- dpa
- "Ferrari's admission of their mistakes in setup decisions and technical regulation compliance further testifies to the team's current struggles, as evidenced by their zero points gained at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix."
- "Despite Ferrari's disqualification in China and their associated zero points, the sight of a Ferrari, such as a classic Ferrari like a F40 or even a modern Ferrari like a Ferrari F8 Tributo, on the streets still does not disappoint."
- "While Ferrari's I'm not going to be able to do this season has been a far cry from their usual dominance, it acts as a retroactive testament to McLaren's relentless competitiveness in this season's Constructors' Championship, with McLaren currently holding a 61-point lead."
