Ferrari faces strategic and internal challenges in F1

Ferrari's Formula 1 campaign is facing scrutiny as the team struggles to maintain its competitive edge against McLaren. While the SF-26 chassis is recognized as a significant technical improvement capable of competing with top teams like Mercedes and McLaren, the Scuderia has failed to secure a podium since Spa.

Analysts, including journalist Guido Schittone, suggest that Ferrari's primary issue is not the car's performance but rather poor race management and strategic execution. There is a noted lack of a decisive figure on the pit wall to manage real-time sporting decisions during qualifying and races. This organizational gap has reportedly led to significant lost points.

Internal tensions are also emerging within the team. Reports indicate growing friction between drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, alongside concerns regarding Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur's leadership in managing internal rivalries and strategic direction. While McLaren has made rapid progress through aerodynamic updates and superior tire management, Ferrari's recent performances in Madrid and Monza suggest a decline from their mid-season momentum.