Ferrari Breaks Tradition in Monaco: Fans are Furious

Ferrari’s return to Monaco should’ve been a nostalgic homecoming.
Badge Change for Monaco GP

Instead, it’s been met with a wave of backlash, all thanks to a controversial redesign of the team’s iconic crest.
For the first time ever, the legendary Prancing Horse isn’t wearing its classic colors.
Tifosi Erupt Over ‘Sponsorship Disguise’

Fans have taken to social media to vent: “Is there a good reason why the HP logo appears twice?” and “In F1, HP used to mean horsepower. Not anymore…”
Critics claim the new logo suspiciously mirrors the colors of main sponsor HP, sparking accusations of corporate overreach.
A First for Ferrari and Not in a Good Way

Even during past special liveries, from Miami to Mugello, Ferrari never altered the crest.
But this weekend, the team has broken tradition. For loyal Tifosi, it feels like a step too far, compromising heritage for branding.
Charles Leclerc’s Monaco Homecoming Gets Complicated

The change comes as Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc prepares for his home Grand Prix in a custom blue-and-white suit.
While fans are excited to see him race, the logo uproar has cast a shadow over Ferrari’s celebrations.
Even Leclerc admits: “Monaco exposes quite a few weaknesses in our car.”
Ferrari’s Season Already Under Fire

Ferrari came into 2025 tipped to challenge McLaren, but things haven’t gone to plan.
The team underperformed at Imola, failing to make it past Q2 and finishing behind both Aston Martins. Expectations for Monaco are low, and now fan sentiment is even lower.