Carlo Vanzini, renowned Formula 1 commentator for Sky Sport Italia, has recently weighed in on the latest development from Scuderia Ferrari—an updated rear suspension system that has sparked both curiosity and speculation among fans. In a video message shared directly with his followers, Carlo Vanzini called for calm and urged a measured, realistic approach when evaluating the potential impact of this technical upgrade.
With the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix fast approaching, the excitement surrounding Ferrari’s long-awaited updates is growing. The Maranello-based team is preparing to introduce a brand-new rear suspension setup, which made its unofficial debut during a filming day held at the Mugello Circuit. Although the Sprint format makes the Spa-Francorchamps weekend less than ideal for bringing major upgrades, Scuderia Ferrari cannot afford to postpone this update any longer.
This rear suspension package represents the final major upgrade of this scale that Ferrari will introduce during the 2025 Formula 1 season. All teams on the grid, including Ferrari, are already directing most of their resources and technical focus toward the development of their cars for the 2026 season, which will be governed by an entirely new set of technical regulations. In this context, it may be argued that Ferrari’s work on this particular specification came later than it should have.
Carlo Vanzini’s Cautious Outlook
In his commentary, Carlo Vanzini explained that while many are quick to speculate about the impact of Ferrari’s new rear suspension—suggesting it could bring lap time gains of one or two tenths of a second, or even reignite the team’s championship hopes—such assumptions are premature. The experienced broadcaster emphasized that optimism must be tempered by realism, especially given the disappointments Ferrari has faced in past seasons.
“Ferrari heads to Spa with the suspension update that was tested at Mugello. People are already calculating one-tenth, two-tenths, saying Ferrari will win the world championship or reopen the title fight,” said Carlo Vanzini. “But after the hard lessons we’ve received since 2007 and especially this past winter, I’d focus instead on simply aiming to be within the top five at Spa.”
He added: “Anything more than that would be a welcome bonus. Starting off with grand proclamations seems like madness to me.”
Vanzini also highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the actual impact of the new component, noting: “There’s no guarantee that adding this suspension will suddenly allow the car to unlock something that’s always been missing in terms of performance potential. Even thinking that way at this moment would be pure madness.”
A Realistic Assessment of Ferrari’s Chances
The essence of Carlo Vanzini’s message is clear: speculation about the benefits of Ferrari’s new rear suspension should be avoided. Over the past few seasons, expectations based on such updates have frequently led to disappointment among fans and media alike. The true effectiveness of this new suspension will only become evident once the car is on track, tested under race conditions against its fiercest competitors.
Meanwhile, McLaren has openly stated that it will be keeping a close eye on Ferrari during the second half of the 2025 season. The Woking-based team, which has shown impressive form in recent races, remains alert to any potential resurgence from the Scuderia as both teams continue to battle for podium finishes and valuable championship points.
As Formula 1 enters the final stretch of the season, the spotlight is firmly on Spa-Francorchamps, a circuit famed for its technical demands, high-speed corners, and unpredictable weather. It will serve as the perfect proving ground for Ferrari’s revised rear suspension. Whether this upgrade turns out to be a breakthrough or just another small step in the team’s ongoing journey of development remains to be seen.
But for now, one thing is certain: while the speculation builds off-track, the stopwatch on track will deliver the only verdict that truly matters.
