Formula 1 is experiencing a day of significant consequences following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The president of Ferrari, expressed frustration with the team’s performance and demanded less talk and more focus from the drivers. In response, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc posted messages attempting to turn the tables; Meanwhile, Gabriel Bortoleto lamented his abandonment at home, but received advice from Nico Hülkenberg and praise for the maturity he has shown so far; And finally, Red Bull Racing and the Ford Motor Company officially announced the launch of their new partnership for the 2026 season – a step that marks the end of an era and the beginning of another.
Pressure on Ferrari
After a weekend in which Ferrari left without scoring points in F1 – with Hamilton and Leclerc facing problems in Interlagos – the president was direct: “It was a disappointment. The drivers need to talk less and act more”. The phrase came during an event where the executive also cited the gain in performance in other categories as an example of internal focus. Following this, Leclerc diplomatically responded via social media, and Hamilton reaffirmed that “he will not give up” and that he maintains his confidence in the team. The atmosphere at Maranello is one of urgency, with Ferrari falling to fourth place in the constructors’ championship.
Bortoleto between lamentation and solid support
In Brazil, Bortoleto’s “home” debut did not go as expected – the Sauber driver abandoned his GP prematurely. He commented: “The car seemed very good, but it didn’t make it to the end”. Nevertheless, he received a symbolic gesture from Hülkenberg: “Mistakes are part of it, what matters is what you learn”. Analysts point out that the support comes at the right time for the young driver to recover in the final stages of the Formula 1 season.
Red Bull and Ford: new era in sight
The alliance between Red Bull and Ford was confirmed with a scheduled presentation in Detroit, USA. The structural partnership of the power unit marks the beginning of a new era in Formula 1 – a change that can alter the balance of power in the category. The fact gains even more relevance in light of Red Bull’s dominance in recent years and the need for technical adaptation for all teams.
Together, these three axes – crisis and demand at Ferrari, the emergence of the young Brazilian, and the strategic restructuring of major brands – compose the scenario of F1 in the post-Interlagos week. What previously seemed like “just another Sao Paulo GP” now takes on contours of a turning point: in technique, calendar, and emotion.
