Ferrari boss Vasseur: 'We lose points to ourselves'

Ferrari’s 2026 title challenge is fading fast. After 14 races, the Scuderia sits second in the constructors’ standings, 145 points behind Mercedes. Team boss Fred Vasseur says the problem isn’t just the car — it’s his own team’s execution. The team has just two wins this season, and Vasseur is holding his staff accountable.

Why it matters:

Ferrari entered the new regulations hoping to end its championship drought. The SF-26 has been quick enough to win, but inconsistent race weekends have let Mercedes build a commanding lead. Vasseur’s blunt assessment highlights that the Scuderia must sharpen its race-day operations before it can think about a title fight.

The details:

• After 14 races, Ferrari has 358 points to Mercedes’ 503. Hamilton and Leclerc are third and fifth in the drivers’ standings, with one win each and nine podiums combined.
• Vasseur says the team has “lost a lot of points in execution,” citing strategy, reliability and pit stops. He insists he focuses on his own squad, not rivals.
• New tires, more complex strategies and reliability issues are challenges for everyone. With 11 teams on the grid, pit boxes are smaller — an extra hurdle.

The big picture:

Vasseur’s message is blunt: “We lose points to ourselves.” The data backs him up — Ferrari has the pace to fight at the front, but execution has cost them dearly. If they are to close the gap to Mercedes, the fix must come from within.