Ferrari (full name: Scuderia Ferrari S.p.A.) is an Italian Formula 1 team based in Maranello. The team has a long history in the sport and has been present since the early years. In 2024, Ferrari came close to winning a world championship but ultimately fell short. Expectations were high for 2025 with Charles Leclerc and new signing Lewis Hamilton, but the season proved disappointing.

With sixteen constructors’ titles and fifteen drivers’ championships, Ferrari is the most successful team in Formula 1 history. Statistically, that is no surprise, as Ferrari is the only team to have competed in every season since 1950. While teams such as Lotus and Jaguar disappeared over time, the Maranello-based team has always remained on the grid.

Drivers such as Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher and Juan Manuel Fangio have all contributed to Ferrari’s title success. Although other teams have at times pushed Ferrari down the order, the Italian team has consistently managed to return to the front.

Ferrari heads into the 2026 season with an unchanged driver line-up. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will once again aim to deliver results for the team. Whether that will be enough remains to be seen, although it is unlikely to be more difficult than the previous season for Hamilton.

Ferrari entered 2025 aiming to challenge for both championships. The arrival of Lewis Hamilton was expected to strengthen the team’s title bid. However, that scenario did not materialise. McLaren proved too strong throughout the season, and Ferrari was unable to compete at the front in the drivers’ championship.

The team finished fourth in the constructors’ standings, behind McLaren, Red Bull Racing and Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton endured a difficult 2025 season. He joined Ferrari after many successful years with Mercedes, but struggled to deliver consistent results. Between the races in Azerbaijan and Singapore, Hamilton also dealt with personal circumstances following the death of his dog Roscoe.

In the closing stages of the season, Hamilton regularly failed to progress beyond the first part of qualifying, leading to disappointing Saturdays.

Ferrari chairman John Elkann was more visible during the 2025 Formula 1 season. "On the one hand, we see that our mechanics are doing an excellent job during pit stops. The engineers are also performing well, as there is no doubt that the car has improved. If you then look at the rest, they are simply not reaching that level." Elkann was also critical of the drivers, stating that they had acted selfishly.

After a challenging period in the 1980s and 1990s, Ferrari returned to dominance with Michael Schumacher. He won five consecutive drivers’ titles, bringing his total to seven world championships. Ferrari also secured five consecutive constructors’ titles during that period.

The streak ended when Fernando Alonso won the championship with Renault. Ferrari’s most recent drivers’ title came in 2007 with Kimi Raikkonen, who also helped secure the constructors’ championship that year. The team last won the constructors’ title in 2008.

In 2026, Lewis Hamilton continues to race for Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc, just as in 2025. Carlos Sainz, Leclerc’s previous teammate, moved to Williams.

Ferrari is one of the Formula 1 engine manufacturers, alongside Renault, Mercedes and Honda. In 2019, Ferrari’s engine was considered one of its strongest assets, although performance dropped in 2020. In recent years, the team has made significant improvements, allowing it to compete again with the leading teams.

Ferrari has one of the most successful merchandise lines in Formula 1. The iconic red colour continues to attract a large fanbase. With Lewis Hamilton joining the team, interest in Ferrari merchandise is expected to remain high.

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