Overview
- Ferrari president John Elkann publicly said his drivers were "not up to the task," urging them to talk less and focus on driving following the difficult Brazil weekend.
- Charles Leclerc called for unity in a social post, while Lewis Hamilton wrote that he supports his team and himself and that he will not give up.
- The SF-25 has shown chronic weaknesses including setup sensitivity and excessive floor plank wear, with disqualifications in China and a rear-suspension update in Belgium failing to cure instability.
- British outlets criticized Elkann’s stance, with Jenson Button saying "perhaps John should set the example" and the Times arguing Hamilton’s record merits being heard, as BBC Sport recapped the remarks.
- Tuttosport reported tensions around the team, citing fans insulting engineer Riccardo Adami on the grid and claims Hamilton has sought to influence organization, as Ferrari targets second in the constructors over the final three races and looks to 2026.