McLaren’s clever strategy leads to Ferrari’s loss of advantage at the 2025 Hungarian GP

During the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, McLaren surprised Tutti with a brilliant move that completely changed the racing conditions. In an unexpected strategic maneuver, they effectively misled Ferrari’s star driver Charles Leclerc , thus causing the Ferrari team to lose its race advantage. The move was seen as a masterful move by McLaren , which threw their opponents off balance and drastically changed the course of the race.

The strategy: Ferrari Trap Trap

The key to McLaren ‘s success was their clever pit stop strategy. While Leclerc prepared for a pit stop and Ferrari adapted its strategy to dominate the race, McLaren decided to intervene at the right time. By having Leclerc pit at the wrong time, Ferrari’s circumstances became much more difficult than expected. This forced Leclerc to make his pit stop earlier than planned, which resulted in a loss of time and the loss of a strategic advantage in the race.

Ferraris’ loss of benefit

Ferrari’s pit stop didn’t go as expected, costing them a few seconds. While Leclerc conducted his pit stop, he ended up in a situation where he couldn’t maintain his pace, other teams like McLaren and Red Bull benefited from the confusion and strategic shifts. Leclerc’s loss of position not only caused frustration within the Ferrari team, but also meant they lost stage position, thus ruining the fight for victory.

McLaren’s main move

With their bold move, McLaren once again demonstrated that they had more to offer than just speed. By playing with precision and timing, they created an opening for themselves to close the gap on the front runners. This not only improved their own race position, but also reduced Ferrari’s performance.

The move was a clear demonstration of how strategic thinking can make the difference in Formula 1. McLaren proved that they are not only capable of driving fast, but also of winning the mental battle against their competitors. The race was not just a test of speed, but also of strategy.

Conclusion: a loss for Ferrari, a profit for McLaren

The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix will go down in history as a race characterized by a brilliant strategy from McLaren and an unexpected setback for Ferrari . Charles Leclerc’s clever move to lure McLaren into the pits ensured that its competitors overtook them and Ferrari lost its advantage. It was a strategic victory for McLaren, which showed the field that even in a world of high speed, it’s often the smartest move that makes the difference.