In the 2009 season, Ferrari struggled to keep up with their rivals due to several factors. One of the main reasons was the progress made by their competitors, who were quicker to adapt to the new regulations. Additionally, Felipe Massa suffered a life-threatening accident during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, which resulted in him missing the remainder of the season. The drivers who replaced him, Luca Badoer and Giancarlo Fisichella, struggled to match the pace of the top teams. Furthermore, Ferrari opted to focus on the development of their 2010 car early on in the season, which meant that they did not make significant progress with their 2009 car. The team did show some improvement in the middle of the season, with Kimi Raikkonen winning the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. However, the team ultimately finished fourth in the constructors' championship, their worst result since 1995.