F1 LIVE | Horner and Ferrari a perfect F1 match only on paper, as Hamilton faces last chance

As reported by Corriere della Sera, whispers around the paddock indicate that the relationship between Ferrari and the FIA has become increasingly tense in recent weeks.

The tension appears to stem from the governing body’s frequent technical checks during race weekends — several of which have targeted the Ferrari duo.

Earlier in the season, the SF-25 had already found itself under the spotlight after the infamous double disqualification in China, where Hamilton secured his first and so far only win in red — though it came in the Sprint rather than the Grand Prix.

Since that episode in Shanghai, Ferrari has faced additional scrutiny, with FIA inspectors reportedly taking a closer look at the car on at least four further occasions.

TV audiences were treated to a thrilling Singapore Grand Prix — but it also offered a clear view of the flexible front wings on the Red Bull Racing and Mercedes cars, sparking fresh debate over their legality.

The FIA has long kept a close eye on flexible aerodynamic components, with its most recent clampdown coming at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix — a move introduced, somewhat ironically, after Red Bull had been particularly vocal about their concerns surrounding McLaren’s front wing behaviour.

GPblog now breaks down why Red Bull and Mercedes’ recent designs remain fully within the rules.