Winless campaign raises hard questions at Maranello
Ferrari’s barren run this season has left fans searching for answers, and 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve believes one decision looms large: letting Carlos Sainz go. As the Scuderia struggles to convert pace into victories, Villeneuve argues the team is now feeling the repercussions of its driver-market call.
Sainz’s departure in the spotlight
Sainz’s experience, consistency and racecraft made him a dependable scorer—qualities that matter even more in tight, development-driven campaigns. His form elsewhere has already made headlines, including a podium in Baku with Williams, and serves as a pointed contrast while Ferrari wrestles with form and execution.
Bigger than one decision—but symbolically important
While a winless stretch is seldom the result of a single factor—car characteristics, tyre management, strategy and reliability all play a role—Villeneuve’s critique touches a nerve. It highlights the interplay between driver stability and car development, and how personnel choices can ripple through performance and team cohesion.
Whether Ferrari can arrest the slide and silence the debate may depend on finding immediate gains and operational sharpness. Until then, the Sainz decision will remain a lightning rod in the Scuderia’s 2025 narrative.
