After an unexpectedly strong qualifying where he secured pole position, Charles Leclerc and Ferrari did not have the race they had hoped for in Hungary, losing the podium and finishing P4.
Much more was expected from Ferrari, as this was their first pole position of the 2025 season. What exactly went wrong, and what could the Scuderia have done differently on Sunday? Telemetry data gives us the answers.
Another missed opportunity for the Italian team
In a season dominated by McLaren, every chance to win, or even finish on the podium, is immensely valuable. Anything less than a 1-2 finish is now considered a poor result for the Papaya team, and the others must fight over the scraps.
Leclerc had a golden opportunity on Saturday when he delivered a flawless lap in Q3, improving his time