Missed Apex Formula 1 Podcast Ferrari Drama and Piastri Sabotage
Nov 12, 2025
This week, Alex Vangeen, aka 'Geensy', a popular YouTuber and karting enthusiast, joins to delve into the drama of Ferrari and Oscar Piastri's recent challenges. They dissect the fallout from Ferrari CEO John Elkann's controversial comments and explore the implications of signing Lewis Hamilton. The group also debates whether Piastri is choking under pressure, reflecting on his recent performance issues. Their banter touches on team dynamics, race incidents, and the intricate math of championship points lost this season.
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CEO Comments Expose Ferrari Fracture
- Ferrari CEO John Elkan publicly criticizing drivers revealed deeper management friction and damaged team morale.
- The hosts argue Elkan's comments showed poor optics and exposed internal failures rather than solving performance issues.
Public Criticism As Corporate Optics
- The panel suggest Elkan's statements may be performative PR to shift internal scrutiny and assert control.
- Matt argues such moves can be optics-driven to justify spending and show leadership to stakeholders.
Rigid Processes Hurt Race Development
- Ferrari's technical processes feel slow and hierarchical, limiting quick racing decisions and driver feedback loops.
- The hosts contrast Ferrari's rigidity with other teams' faster, driver-aligned development cultures.