In the high-octane world of Formula 1, Ferrari's recent struggles have caught the attention of former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, who believes the Scuderia's challenges stem from a collection of minor issues rather than a single, glaring weakness. This diagnosis comes after McLaren's impressive surge at the Miami Grand Prix, where a heavily upgraded car propelled Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to second and third place finishes, leaving Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in sixth and Charles Leclerc in eighth after a costly penalty.

Ferrari had shown promise early in the 2026 season, with Hamilton securing his first podium for the Maranello team at the Chinese Grand Prix. However, the five-week break in April allowed rivals like McLaren to bring significant upgrades, shifting the competitive balance. Steiner, known for his candid insights, noted on The Red Flags Podcast that Ferrari's issues are subtle but persistent. "There's always something. The last little bit is missing," he explained. "They announced that Ferrari is back, but a race later, they're back where they were before. You need to get there and stay there."

Steiner highlighted tire management as a key area of concern. "It seems they struggle more when the tires get older, which is normally down to downforce—more sliding means more tire wear," he said. While Ferrari's power unit remains strong, the team appears to fade as races progress, a pattern that suggests aerodynamic inefficiencies rather than mechanical failures. "The power unit shouldn't get worse over distance, so it's one of these things I don't really know," Steiner added. "But they are very close again. It's not like they're far off."

For Ferrari fans and F1 enthusiasts, Steiner's analysis underscores a frustrating reality: the team is on the cusp of greatness but hampered by a series of small, hard-to-fix gremlins. As the season unfolds, every upgrade and strategic tweak will be crucial in closing the gap to McLaren and reclaiming their place at the front of the grid. Whether it's aero efficiency, tire management, or race execution, Ferrari's path to victory lies in solving these puzzles—one little thing at a time.