## Ferrari’s 2025 struggles explained by Fred Vasseur During the pre-event press conference ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur shared insights on the team’s difficulties in the 2025 season. He revealed that the engineers in Maranello had shifted their focus to developing the 2026 car rather than fully refining their current 2025 challenger. > "Our focus moved slightly towards the 2026 challenger, which has impacted our performance this year." This strategic choice was made despite the tough situation in 2025, as Ferrari aimed to prepare their future car early. ## Martin Brundle’s reaction Veteran F1 commentator Martin Brundle expressed disbelief and disappointment after hearing Ferrari’s explanation. He "shook his head" at the idea that the team would intentionally prioritize next year’s car while struggling in the present season. Brundle’s reaction implies skepticism about the justification and questions Ferrari’s commitment to competing in 2025. *** Ferrari’s decision to prioritize the 2026 car development over the 2025 season performance drew criticism from Martin Brundle, highlighting tensions between long-term planning and immediate competitiveness.

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