John Elkann and Benedetto Vigna expected in Maranello for an exchange on the situation of Ferrari

Slowly but surely, Scuderia Ferrari could be heading towards another winless season in Formula 1. A situation that demands a response from two of the Italian firm's top executives.

Published 07/10/2025 à 18:00

Mathieu Chambenoit

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John Elkann and Benedetto Vigna expected in Maranello for an exchange on the situation of Ferrari

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If the Singapore Grand Prix of Formula 1 was not the most difficult thing for the Tifosi to digest, Ferrari has once again delivered an anecdotal performance. Stagnant, the performance is unlikely to truly surprise the Reds this year, while the decision has logically been made to focus efforts almost exclusively on 2026 since the summer. In this autumn period, the planned new parts will ultimately not be provided, thus creating a form of frustration for the drivers concerned.

At the end of the event taking place this weekend at Marina Bay, Charles Leclerc was drawing up a somewhat resigned assessment in this regard. "We lost 15 seconds in the last 15 laps. That's still a 30-second deficit. (Charles Leclerc crossed the finish line 45 seconds after the leaders. Editor's note), and thirty seconds is huge, he regretted on Canal+ after the Grand Prix. Knowing that we weren't that far behind them a few races ago... What's clear is that they've taken a step forward. We haven't managed to do the same. I have little hope of taking the same step because we're now focusing on 2026."

Long wait ahead at Ferrari

While on his side, Lewis Hamilton explained a few hours later that, according to him, "the car [was] not at the level of this team" The two Scuderia drivers seem to tirelessly repeat that their efforts are already maximized, thus facing the structural and technical limits of their car.

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In this case, it is in this dull context that Ferrari president John Elkann and the firm's CEO, Benedetto Vigna, are expected to discuss the situation at Maranello, as announced by our British colleagues at Sky Sports. Naturally, a batch of decisions are expected from this upcoming meeting, while the specter of the 2026 season only gets closer this October. Faced with the drivers' growing demands in the face of the approaching new regulations, will this thirst for performance be satisfied? A promise of movement, this meeting in the birthplace of the Scuderia will in any case be followed, if only with regard to its potential consequences.

Mathieu Chambenoit

Responsible for the single-seater categories (F2, F3, FRECA, Eurocup-3, F4...), I enjoy discussing F1, Endurance, or MotoGP.

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Yves-Henri RANDIER

10/10/2025 at 03:47 a.m.

Any news on this supposedly crucial meeting for the future of the Scuderia? This meeting at the Prancing Horse headquarters was actually the occasion to unveil the first battery-powered Ferrari, simply called... Elettrica, 🤮!

Yves-Henri RANDIER

08/10/2025 at 10:47 a.m.

Will the Italian press dare to "polish" John Elkann on his future community service following his run-ins with the Italian justice system and the Italian tax authorities, or will it focus solely on Ferrari and Gestione Sportiva? To be continued, knowing that the decision-maker is called Elkann and not Vigna...

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Lucas Paul

08/10/2025 at 11:19 a.m.

Hamilton needs to be fired, there's a young guy who's perfectly capable of doing better than him in the Ferrari scene, his name is Olie Bearman... I think he's proven his abilities at the wheel of a Ferrari, taken at the last minute during Sainz's operation last year.....

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stone korzec

08/10/2025 at 10:24 a.m.

I feel like Horner will replace Vasseur...

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vincent moyet

08/10/2025 at 12:49 a.m.

This is the reaction at the top of Ferrari that was expected for a while. And some decisions will undoubtedly not be pleasant for everyone. If the error of recruiting a poorly integrated and disappointing Hamilton must be attributed to Elkann (who will not fire himself), on the other hand, the error of a new chassis for 2025, which risks also jeopardizing Ferrari's chances for 2026, will undoubtedly cost the guilty party his job. Vasseur? As for Hamilton, it is too late to find him a convincing replacement, most of the contracts having been signed at other teams.

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Alain Féguenne (Luxembourg)

07/10/2025 at 06:16 a.m.

There needs to be change at the Scuderia, and at the top of the ….. pyramid …. !!!! and change Lewis ….. !!!! It’s the only way for Ferrari ….. to return to the top of the rankings ……. alainkf1@pt.lu 😎👎👀👎👀🤨

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