Chaos in Italy: Ferrari Fans Cut Down Trees to See New Car

Ferrari's 'tifosi' passion is never in doubt. The fans of 'Il Cavallino Rampante' always support the red cars, in good times and bad. Whether they finish on the podium or outside the points, they are there, waving their flags, and if it's the start of the season, with even more enthusiasm.

Every new year brings fresh hope, and if there's a new driver pairing, the excitement multiplies. "Let nothing and no one stop you from fulfilling your dreams," say the inspirational Instagram quotes, and that's what Ferrari fans have thought, though this time they've taken the saying "can't see the forest for the trees" quite literally.

After the presentation of the cars at the O2 in London before a crowd, Ferrari has rolled out its new SF-25 at the Fiorano circuit, near its headquarters in Maranello, Italy. The frenzy to see the new car exceeded expectations to the point where various techniques had to be improvised to improve fan visibility.

During the test, where Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton —replacing Carlos Sainz— drove, the tifosi surrounded the entire circuit seeking the best angle to follow the SF-25's path. However, some obstacles blocked their view, leading certain fans to resort to ingenuity and improvisation to enhance their experience.

One of them, with a ladder and pruning shears, began cutting branches from trees near the circuit so that fans positioned further away could enjoy the spectacle.

Others went further: they took an axe and "cut to the chase."

In Italy, there's a strong desire for Formula 1, even though there's still a month to go before the engines roar in the official season. "I hope this is Ferrari's year. My dream is to be world champion," declared Leclerc after stepping out of his car in Fiorano.