Ferrari President Elkann Issues Warning to F1 Team After WEC Success
MARANELLO,ITALY – Ferrari president John Elkann has publicly criticized the performance of the formula 1 team,contrasting it’s struggles with the recent success of the Ferrari Hypercar team in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Elkann’s comments, made following Ferrari’s victory at the 4 Hours of Estoril, implicitly challenged the unity and focus within the F1 operation, suggesting a disconnect between individual performance and collective success.
Elkann highlighted the WEC team’s achievement as an exmaple of what Ferrari can accomplish “when Ferrari is a team, we win.” He further emphasized this point, stating, “Winning both as manufacturers and as drivers is a marvelous demonstration that when Ferrari is united, when everyone is together, great things can be achieved.” the remarks come amid reported tensions within the F1 team, particularly surrounding the differing approaches of drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and raise questions about the internal dynamics impacting on-track results.
The criticism arrives at a pivotal moment for Ferrari, with significant new engine and car regulations set to be introduced in 2026. This upcoming era presents a major opportunity for the team to challenge for championships, and Elkann’s statement appears to be a preemptive warning that underperformance will not be tolerated. He seemingly intends to establish a basis for potential reaction should the F1 team fail to capitalize on the forthcoming regulatory changes.
Elkann’s comments also subtly acknowledge a historical pattern of internal issues hindering Ferrari’s F1 ambitions, suggesting a need for improved cohesion starting at the highest levels of the organization. The president’s words echo past concerns about fractured leadership and a lack of unified direction within the team.
