Following yesterday’s presentation, the SF-25 has now had its long-awaited monitor debut, the automotive with which the Maranello group will compete within the 2025 season in pursuit of the world championship.
Within the basic Fiorano setting, simply earlier than 9:25 AM, the SF-25 accomplished its first kilometers with Charles Leclerc on the wheel, whereas the afternoon session shall be pushed by newcomer Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari will cowl a complete of 200 kilometers, the utmost allowed below laws for filming days—promotional occasions supposed for industrial footage and for the group to confirm all programs earlier than pre-season testing.
In the course of the preliminary outing, Charles Leclerc accomplished two set up laps earlier than returning to the pits, the place engineers analyzed the primary set of parameters. This was adopted by one other stint of about ten laps, which additionally included a apply begin. In the meantime, Ferrari President John Elkann arrived at Fiorano to witness the brand new automotive’s debut.
Visually, essentially the most noticeable component is the up to date livery, which options extra white accents on the engine cowl and rear wing, together with a unique shade of purple in comparison with earlier years, although the matte end stays as in latest seasons.
On the technical entrance, essentially the most important modifications are within the entrance and central sections of the automotive. The entrance suspension has been fully redesigned, shifting from a push-rod to a pull-rod setup to enhance aerodynamics and align with rival options.
Within the central space of the SF-25, the sidepods have been completely reworked, modifying each the radiator inlet form and the undercut beneath it to create extra space and improve airflow administration towards the automotive’s rear.
New cooling shops have been launched on the higher engine cowl, together with a redesigned rear wing that includes a “V” profile and a DRS flap connection impressed by the one seen on the Mercedes W15.
Final 12 months, the championship was misplaced within the closing race by just some factors, largely as a result of mid-season growth struggles. Nevertheless, Ferrari managed to get better, delivering a robust automotive within the latter a part of the championship—one which was aggressive sufficient to struggle for the title till the ultimate moments in Abu Dhabi.
The explanation Ferrari was in a position to prolong the title struggle to the very finish wasn’t simply technical but additionally sporting. The group demonstrated strong execution in race operations, making important progress in technique, an space that had been a weak spot in earlier years.
Vasseur has strengthened the group in the correct areas, and now it’s time to capitalize on the work accomplished over the previous two years, aiming for the world championship with dominance not simply on the sporting aspect but additionally on the technical entrance. The French Crew Principal has made no secret of Ferrari’s 2025 goal: turning a dream right into a concrete goal.