Ferrari Icon Di Montezemolo Labels Team 'Soulless,' Citing Leadership & Stability Gaps

Luca Di Montezemolo, former Ferrari President, has fiercely criticized the Scuderia, calling it "soulless" and lacking "leadership and stability." His comments emerge amidst Ferrari's struggle to meet high 2025 expectations, remaining winless despite a promising season start.

Why it matters:

Di Montezemolo, an influential Ferrari figure, directly links the team's on-track performance issues to internal instability. He noted a lack of leadership, described Team Principal Fred Vasseur as a "lonely man," and decried "too many changes," stressing the critical need for "stability in the team."

The big picture:

After Lewis Hamilton's high-profile signing and a promising 2024, Ferrari was expected to contend for titles. However, they are the sole "big four" team without a 2025 race win. Hamilton is yet to secure his first podium; Charles Leclerc achieved the team's only top-three finish. Despite this, Ferrari holds P2 in Constructors' standings. Leclerc's pole in Hungary and Hamilton's improved pace offer hope, with Vasseur predicting a Hamilton podium soon. The team faces pressure to turn progress into consistent results and address internal criticisms.