The Ferrari SF-25 is “born to win”: Ivan Capelli believes in Frédéric Vasseur’s first F1 car. A machine on which Maranello is going all-in to bring both world titles back to Italy. The dream duo of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc is the cherry on top of a cake prepared through the hard work of the technical departments of the Prancing Horse. After the Bahrain tests (February 26–28), the world championship battle will already begin in Melbourne on March 16.
A bold, aggressive Ferrari, focused and confident in its own capabilities: Frédéric Vasseur’s formula materializes in the new SF-25. A car that breaks from the past, arriving at the starting blocks in an almost entirely revamped form. The areas where the previous car had already reached its performance limits have been fine-tuned, and the objective is clear: winning is the only goal.
“It looks like a car born to win,” – former Ferrari driver Ivan Capelli tells Giulia Toninelli in an interview for the Italian daily newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. A courageous and extreme machine that will not settle for half-measures. That is what the fans demand, what the supporters expect, but also what the history of Ferrari requires. A history filled with success, absent for far too long.
Jerome D’Ambrosio, Loic Serra, and Fred Vasseur’s Ferrari: a winning formula
The atmosphere between Maranello and Fiorano, just days before the SF-25’s first shakedown, evokes memories of past glory and reflects the new vision instilled by Fred Vasseur’s leadership. A new, bolder working philosophy, as the Frenchman has repeatedly emphasized since last season. The latest additions push in this direction and will be a key factor in the coming months.
“There will be many changes to absorb this season, from the organization to the new driver pairing,” explains Ivan Capelli. “The impression is that there is a kind of balance, like an alignment of planets. If things continue to move positively for Ferrari, the chances of victory are higher than ever. And Fred Vasseur is clearly the mastermind behind this transformation.”
A winning Ferrari would be beneficial for the entire Formula 1 ecosystem. Global viewership numbers favor the sport’s top tier, but local markets still suffer from a lack of unpredictability on track. However, Maranello’s resurgence is boosting Sky Sport’s audience in Italy, which is set for renewal in 2025 with Remote Garage 2.0 and free-to-air Grands Prix.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc: a dream team for a championship-winning Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton’s arrival is an integral part of the momentum fueling Ferrari’s excitement. The Briton has drawn attention from both Italian and international media, perhaps shifting the dynamics within the Maranello garage. However, his coexistence with Charles Leclerc is seen as solid: the two are friends, have been talking for a long time, and apparently are already battling each other in chess.
“Both Hamilton and Leclerc understand the importance of the season ahead,” Ivan Capelli points out. “When you know you can win, your teammate becomes your first rival, so there will be intense competition, without a doubt. But I am convinced that both are playing with open cards, determined to work together for the team’s growth. They will fight, but without deceit.” – the Italian concluded.
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