Ferrari arrives in Austria with fresh aerodynamic updates. The floor of the Prancing Horse’s car has changed for the first time in over two months, following the last modifications seen at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The visible changes are minimal, but they confirm the debut of a new specification, likely revised underneath the car as well. This is one of the final developments for the SF-25, as Maranello’s focus is increasingly shifting toward 2026.
The Maranello team showcased the new floor in the Red Bull Ring pit lane during the first pit stop practice sessions of the weekend. From the outside, the main visible difference is the reshaped vortex generator behind the outermost flow diverter, now lacking the previous notch. Meanwhile, the outer edge of the floor retains the same concept introduced in Bahrain, featuring three vortex generators under the central step.
While the visible changes are minimal, that doesn’t mean the Austrian floor is merely a copy of the previous one. With ground effect F1 cars, the most significant updates are often hidden from external view, typically involving curvature changes in the flow guides, Venturi channel volumes, or diffuser ramps. This marks Ferrari’s third floor of the year following the launch version and the Bahrain upgrade. Since then, SF-25 development has not brought major aerodynamic upgrades, although Ferrari introduced new brake cooling baskets and a front wing between Imola and Barcelona.
At least for now, Ferrari has not followed Mercedes’ path, which revised its rear suspension layout between Imola and Montreal. In Austria, the SF-25’s rear end remains unchanged from previous races, with no mechanical updates introduced—though this area continues to receive attention, as Team Principal Frederic Vasseur confirmed in Imola.
After the Canadian Grand Prix, the French manager promised new updates before Silverstone, with further developments scheduled later. This confirms that SF-25 development is still ongoing, though it is clear that full focus will soon shift to the 2026 Formula 1 project. With ground effect regulations nearing their end, every day spent in the wind tunnel on the future car is far more valuable than gains made on the current one.
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