The countdown is on for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the final Formula 1 race before the summer break. Scuderia Ferrari arrives at the Hungaroring with an updated version of the SF-25, and Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur has expressed confidence in the team’s direction. The recent outing at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps showcased the effectiveness of the development work carried out at the Maranello headquarters. The latest upgrade package, which included a revised rear suspension system, demonstrated positive results on track. Now, the goal in Budapest is to return to the podium and finish the first part of the season on a high.
There is no rest yet for the teams in the Formula 1 paddock. Just days after the demanding and weather-affected weekend in Belgium, the championship moves directly to Hungary. Unstable weather conditions at Spa had already caused complications, with the start of the Grand Prix delayed by nearly an hour and a half due to heavy rain. In contrast, the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend will follow a more traditional format, as there will be no Sprint Race. Teams will have access to three full Free Practice sessions to prepare and fine-tune their setups.
For Scuderia Ferrari, this is a positive opportunity to further refine the setup of the SF-25. As Frédéric Vasseur previously emphasized, there will be no more major development packages introduced this season. In fact, the team has already canceled a new floor upgrade that was originally planned for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. From now on, the focus will be on maximizing the performance of the current package. Extracting the full potential from the car’s setup could provide crucial tenths of a second—potentially decisive in Ferrari’s ongoing battle with McLaren for second-best on the grid.
Frédéric Vasseur confident ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix
In an official statement released by the Maranello-based team, Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur outlined the key talking points heading into the final race before the mandatory summer shutdown. He acknowledged that recent races have highlighted Ferrari’s growing competitiveness and praised the work done behind the scenes.
Vasseur stated that over the last few race weekends, Ferrari has made measurable progress in terms of overall performance. He emphasized that the new updates introduced in Belgium—especially those developed by the engineering teams at Maranello—have further improved the car’s capabilities.
Looking ahead to the Hungarian Grand Prix, Frédéric Vasseur explained that the team is aiming to build on its current momentum. With Budapest hosting the final event before the summer break, Ferrari sees this as a critical opportunity to continue growing and improving.
Vasseur also pointed out the technical challenge posed by the Hungaroring circuit. The layout is very different from Spa-Francorchamps, featuring a twisty, technical configuration with many medium- and low-speed corners. It will provide a new test for the upgraded SF-25, which had performed well on the high-speed and mixed layout of Spa.
Both Ferrari drivers—Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton—are reportedly in strong form, and the team is operating smoothly across all departments. Fred Vasseur made it clear that the objective is to conclude this first segment of the season with a strong performance and a solid result.
Ferrari’s approach to the Hungarian Grand Prix reflects a balance between short-term competitiveness and long-term strategy. While major updates have been paused in favor of concentrating resources on the 2026 Formula 1 car, the Scuderia is still committed to extracting everything possible from the SF-25. A successful weekend in Budapest would reinforce Ferrari’s position in the standings and send the team into the summer break with renewed momentum.
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