Ferrari radically reshapes its SF-25, changing 99% of its architecture while insisting it remains an evolution. A bold push for 2025 glory.
Ferrari capitalized on the excitement generated by the F1-75 launch event to unveil its SF-25 through studio photos before the team takes to the track tomorrow with the new car. Team principal Frédéric Vasseur highlighted the investment and effort behind this latest single-seater.
“The launch of this new car is a moment of great excitement and pride for every team member,” Vasseur stated. “Months of relentless work have gone into this SF-25, thanks to the dedication of everyone in Maranello, and we are eager to see the result take shape and prepare to hit the track.”
“Last season, we fought for the Constructors’ title until the final corner, and now we are determined to build on this strong foundation with the goal of winning both championships.”
The Frenchman praised the driver lineup, featuring Charles Leclerc and new signing Lewis Hamilton: “We have a new driver pairing with Lewis joining Charles, and as a team, we feel ready to take that extra step needed to be the best.”
“We are aware of the challenges ahead, but we are prepared to give everything, to compete at the highest level, knowing we can also count on the support and passion of our fans, who always inspire us.”
“Now, it’s time to focus on the work ahead and let the track do the talking. I can’t wait for the season to begin.”
Loïc Serra, Ferrari’s chassis director, explained the visible differences between the new car and its predecessor and how, despite aiming for continuity, the Scuderia had to evolve almost the entire vehicle.
The aerodynamics have naturally been heavily influenced by mechanical changes, starting with the adoption of pull-rod front suspension, similar to those used by McLaren and Red Bull. This impacts the geometry of the front axle, as well as the design of the sidepods and the airflow towards the rear of the car.
“The SF-25 is an evolution of the SF-24, which provided us with an excellent starting point. That said, we have worked hard, changing 99% of the car, evolving its architecture to maximize performance,” said Serra.
“The pull-rod front suspension is just the most obvious of many significant changes. We can expect the upcoming season to be extremely competitive, with results decided by mere thousandths of a second.”
“We are all ready to do our best to find even the smallest gains that can make a difference. We are eager to be competitive from the very first race.”
Despite the engine freeze in place ahead of next year’s major regulation shift, Ferrari’s engine department had to adapt the V6 to fit the new chassis. Enrico Gualtieri, the department director, explained the process.
“This moment is the culmination of weeks of hard work and determination, and we are very excited for the season ahead,” said the Italian. “The 2025 engine was developed under regulations frozen since 2022, but we have remained more determined than ever to extract the maximum from each of its components.”
“We have worked extensively on all control strategies and procedures to ensure that every component can operate at every track and event. Reliability remains a top priority, and we have continued to focus on preparation, quality, and consistency to deliver the best possible performance on the circuits.”
“The 2025 season presents unique challenges, but we are ready to take them on, having paid obsessive attention to every detail. We are confident that the SF-25 will allow us to achieve our objectives.”
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Ferrari’s SF-25 Revamp: A Near-Total Redesign for 2025 Ferrari’s SF-25 Revamp: A Near-Total Redesign for 2025
