Until the Hungarian GP, that is, until the summer break, Ferrari seemed to be able to keep the situation under control as regards the constructors' championship. At that moment, after the Budapest race, he had exactly 24 points with Mercedes and 66 with Red Bull.
It was known that the SF-25 would not be competitive at all stages of the world championship from the resumption of racing in late August until December, but... there were hopes. Firstly, Red Bull was racing with only one driver, Mercedes was experiencing a period in which Kimi was in great difficulty and furthermore there were stages of world championships in which one could aspire to a good result: we are talking about Netherlands, Baku, Singapore, Leclerc had mentioned Las Vegas, but we would add more Mexico City due to the high downforce (with reservations). Four or five out of ten GPs left to be supported (at that time).
Ferrari-Mercedes-Red Bull, situation upset in just three races
Unfortunately, however, many things, once the cars returned to the track, did not go as planned for the Maranello-based team The double zero obtained in the Netherlands, added to the misstep committed in Baku (where Hamilton and Leclerc ranked only eighth and ninth), seriously put the manufacturers' second place at risk. These results weigh like boulders. Furthermore, a Mercedes that found Antonelli and a Red Bull that also managed to rely on Tsunoda in Baku did the rest.
As for the Milton Keynes team, the fact that Yuki may have finally found the rhythm to finish continuously in the top-10 still remains to be demonstrated, but now among the three teams it is certainly Mercedes that has the highest success rates. Ferrari has unfortunately lost ground precisely where it should have gained ground and now the scenario ahead of it is far from optimal.
The Stuttgart company is currently second with 290 points, Ferrari chases at 286 and Red Bull is fourth with 272. Situation upset in just three races. With only the Singapore stage remaining in the ranks of the Italian team, it is difficult to continue to hope, and considering the statements released on Sunday, Leclerc seems to have officially given up.
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