Ferrari arrives in Singapore with another chance to prove its potential, but the team must deal with several limiting factors of the SF-25 that have shaped its entire season. For the Scuderia from Maranello, the objective of the weekend needs to be clear from the start.
The Prancing Horse has traditionally shown strong characteristics at Marina Bay. This season, however, a major victory is still missing, and Singapore could be the place to deliver it. Back in 2023, Red Bull dominated the calendar, winning every race except for Singapore, where Carlos Sainz triumphed with the SF-23. A similar scenario could unfold this year, but there are many differences between the two Ferrari cars. Last year, the main issue was high tyre wear, while this season the challenge has been extracting performance in qualifying and managing the tyre temperature window effectively. Notably, Pirelli’s softest C6 compound will not be used this weekend, but the high track temperatures could still give Ferrari a chance to unlock more performance from the car.
Uneven asphalt and high kerbs: SF-25 must find the right compromise
The Singapore circuit has unique features that make it one of the most distinctive Grands Prix on the calendar. At Marina Bay, overtaking is extremely difficult, which makes qualifying the most decisive moment of the weekend. Ferrari already faced difficulties in Baku earlier this year: although the car initially looked competitive, changing track conditions meant the tyres were not brought into their proper operating window. The car became unstable, which led to Lewis Hamilton’s elimination in qualifying and a costly mistake from Charles Leclerc. Once again, mechanical grip and aerodynamic load will be essential in Singapore. Ferrari’s updated rear suspension has not yet delivered the performance step the team hoped for. Beyond technical aspects, the squad led by Frédéric Vasseur has often struggled with execution during key sessions. The slow corners of Singapore require combined braking and steering input, a characteristic that has repeatedly exposed the weaknesses of the SF-25 throughout the season.
The bumpy asphalt and aggressive kerbs will force the team to raise the car’s ride height. While this adjustment may help stabilise the platform, it also presents new compromises. Thinking realistically, a win seems difficult to achieve, especially as McLaren is expected to shine at this track, playing to the strongest aspects of their package. Nevertheless, Ferrari is hunting for the right balance. Even securing a podium and completing a clean, mistake-free weekend could restore some much-needed confidence within the team during this crucial phase of the season.
The Scuderia knows that the path ahead must be approached without excessive expectations. With its technical structure for 2026 already defined and key figures in place, Ferrari has a duty to keep fighting from now until the end of the current campaign. The goal is not simply to chase second place in the Constructors’ Championship, but to inject fresh energy and motivation into the men and women working tirelessly at Maranello’s factory.
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