Ferrari prepares for Spa: Vasseur motivates the team ahead of Sprint weekend after testing new suspension updates
The 2025 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix marks the beginning of the final back-to-back race weekend before the summer break, and it will serve as a crucial test for Scuderia Ferrari. The Ferrari SF-25 will take to the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit equipped with a new package of updates, with a particular focus on the revised suspension system. The Maranello-based team has dedicated significant time and resources to the development of this component throughout the pre-summer phase. Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur emphasized the importance of this update and shared his ambitions for the weekend in Belgium.
“We have worked hard at the factory to bring an upgrade package for the SF-25,” Frédéric Vasseur explained, adding that it will be a key point of focus this weekend as the team aims to extract the full performance of the new components from the outset.
Ferrari ready for Spa after unveiling the updated suspension
The French manager underlined the importance of starting strong: “In Belgium, we will also be tackling a Sprint weekend, which means getting off on the right foot is a top priority. As always in such a tightly contested Formula 1 championship, every small detail can make the difference. That’s why we’ll remain fully focused on ourselves and committed to maximizing our performance in every phase of the weekend. At a track like Spa, even the weather can play a decisive role.”
Measuring 7.004 kilometers in length, Spa-Francorchamps is the longest circuit on the current Formula 1 calendar and one of the most legendary venues in the sport. Often referred to as the “university of Formula 1,” it challenges drivers and engineers alike with its blend of high-speed corners, steep elevation changes, and technical sections. Among the most iconic corners are Eau Rouge-Raidillon, Pouhon, Blanchimont, and the Bus Stop chicane — each requiring a fine balance between aerodynamic efficiency and precise car setup, along with flawless tyre management.
Recent modifications to the track — including fresh asphalt resurfacing and the reintroduction of gravel run-off areas — have made the layout even more demanding. The updated Spa circuit is now significantly less forgiving, meaning that even the smallest error can have major consequences for the drivers.
The Ferrari SF-25 will be expected to deliver strong performance across both the long flat-out sections and the more technical, twisty portions of the track, where mechanical grip and chassis stability are essential. Tyre management will play a critical role throughout the race weekend, with lateral loads reaching up to 5G and the layout alternating between high-speed corners and heavy braking zones.
And then, there is the ever-unpredictable element: the weather. The Ardennes region is notorious for rapidly changing conditions, where rain can affect only part of the circuit while the rest remains dry — leading to highly dynamic and challenging race scenarios. Every strategic decision could prove pivotal in such conditions, making the Belgian Grand Prix one of the most complex yet exciting races of the season for Ferrari and its rivals.
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