
For the many fans who flocked to the grandstands, ready to support the Prancing Horse, the real surprise of the Monza weekend was unfortunately not Ferrari, but Red Bull. For Ferrari, it was a bitter blow; the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix represented one of its best opportunities to beat the dominant McLaren.
This was not the case. Monza, where aerodynamic efficiency often rules the day, underlined Ferrari's limitations that have persisted through much of the season, even on a favourable track. Hopes of a first win of the season were effectively extinguished on Saturday, in a qualifying session in which the SF-25 lacked the line-leading pace.