Why is Ferrari not doing well in F1?
Ferrari’s engine development was squeezed even more when COVID-19 hit Italy way before it hit the UK. Also, the 2021 rules stated Ferrari couldn’t make any engine upgrades in season. What resulted was a very poor engine and a car with more downforce. Low power + high drag = bad performance. It’s very simple. Twice his engine failed while he headed the field (in Spain and Azerbaijan). Ferrari’s lack of in-season development meant not only did they lose touch with eventual runaway champions Red Bull, but in the closing stages, were overhauled performance-wise by a Mercedes team that started the year mired in the midfield.
What went wrong at Ferrari?
Ferrari has fallen from being regular podium contenders to often fighting for points. Inconsistent qualifying performances, questionable strategy calls, and fading race pace over a Grand Prix have cost the team valuable results – particularly in a season where the field has been exceptionally close. Twice his engine failed while he headed the field (in Spain and Azerbaijan). Ferrari’s lack of in-season development meant not only did they lose touch with eventual runaway champions Red Bull, but in the closing stages, were overhauled performance-wise by a Mercedes team that started the year mired in the midfield.
Why did Lamborghini quit the F1?
For automakers like Lamborghini, entering Formula 1 is a high-stakes gamble. A single misstep or poor season can hurt not just profits but prestige. Racing campaigns can cost hundreds of millions, and a subpar performance risks damaging a brand built on excellence. Porsche’s decision not to compete in Formula 1 is rooted in its strategic vision and commitment to creating cars that last. While F1 offers a platform for cutting-edge racing technology, Porsche’s engineering philosophy has always been centered around durability, reliability, and sustainability.So why doesn’t Lamborghini have an F1 team? Lamborghini’s parent company, Volkswagen AG, now have other brands involved in F1. Porsche it set to become the engine manufacturer for multiple teams and Audi will have their own team. Lamborghini did try racing in F1 for a few years in the early 90s, but it did not go well.