Following yesterday’s presentation, the SF-25 has now had its long-awaited monitor debut, the automobile with which the Maranello crew will compete within the 2025 season in pursuit of the world championship.
Within the traditional 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 will probably be pushed by newcomer Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari will cowl a complete of 200 kilometers, the utmost allowed underneath rules for filming days—promotional occasions meant for business footage and for the crew to confirm all methods 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 follow begin. In the meantime, Ferrari President John Elkann arrived at Fiorano to witness the brand new automobile’s debut.
Visually, probably the most noticeable ingredient is the up to date livery, which options extra white accents on the engine cowl and rear wing, together with a distinct shade of crimson in comparison with earlier years, although the matte end stays as in latest seasons.
On the technical entrance, probably the most vital adjustments are within the entrance and central sections of the automobile. The entrance suspension has been utterly redesigned, transferring 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 totally reworked, modifying each the radiator inlet form and the undercut beneath it to create extra space and improve airflow administration towards the automobile’s rear.
New cooling retailers 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 attributable to mid-season growth struggles. Nonetheless, Ferrari managed to get better, delivering a robust automobile 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 capable of lengthen the title struggle to the very finish wasn’t simply technical but in addition sporting. The crew demonstrated stable execution in race operations, making vital progress in technique, an space that had been a weak spot in earlier years.
Vasseur has strengthened the crew in the proper areas, and now it’s time to capitalize on the work completed over the previous two years, aiming for the world championship with dominance not simply on the sporting facet but in addition on the technical entrance. The French Staff Principal has made no secret of Ferrari’s 2025 goal: turning a dream right into a concrete goal.