A revised design
As widely anticipated in recent weeks, Scuderia Ferrari has chosen the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit to introduce its revised rear suspension configuration on the SF-25 chassis. The updated component was previously tested during a filming day held at the Mugello circuit. However, dialing it in effectively during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend will be a difficult task. With only one practice session available due to the Sprint format, the Maranello-based team will have very limited time to fine-tune this important technical update. It is also worth noting that this rear suspension development has been designed to work in synergy with the updated floor that Ferrari introduced several races ago.
A sign of hope
There has been considerable discussion in the paddock and among fans about this technical solution, reflecting the deep passion that surrounds the Ferrari brand and the widespread desire to see the team become a regular race winner once again in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
Speaking to Sky Sport Italia during Thursday’s media sessions ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc explained the reasoning behind the update. Without going into too many technical details, which he said he was not allowed to disclose, the Monegasque driver stated: “With this upgrade, we expect an overall improvement in performance. Our hope is that it will particularly help us in the slow-speed corners, which have been a known weakness of the SF-25 since the start of the season. This marks the first development tailored specifically for this car, so we are expecting some progress.”
However, Charles Leclerc was careful not to raise expectations too high and offered a realistic assessment of Ferrari’s current standing in the competitive order. “It will not be an upgrade that suddenly puts us on the same level as McLaren,” he cautioned. “There is still a significant performance gap, and closing that will require a lot more work. But this update can help us close in on the teams immediately ahead of us—namely Red Bull and Mercedes.”
When asked about his personal and team goals for the remainder of the season, Charles Leclerc made it clear that returning to winning form is the ultimate target. “We want to get back to winning races. The aim is to return to the fight for victories,” he concluded.
Scuderia Ferrari’s last victory in Formula 1 dates back to October 27, 2024, when Spanish driver Carlos Sainz won the Mexican Grand Prix. That win marked nearly eight months without a triumph for the Maranello squad.
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