Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has confirmed the highly anticipated debut of the revised rear suspension on the SF-25 single-seater at the Belgian Grand Prix. He stated that the upgrade will be a key point of focus throughout the weekend, as the Maranello-based team aims to extract its full potential right from the very first session. The French manager hopes that the results of the team’s extensive development work will become immediately visible on track—provided that the notoriously unpredictable weather at Spa-Francorchamps does not interfere.
Ferrari is going all-in with its technical package: despite the constraints imposed by the Sprint race format at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, the team has chosen to bring the full update package for the SF-25 car. In addition to the revised floor, which already made its debut earlier in the season at the Austrian Grand Prix, the Italian outfit has now introduced a modified rear suspension. This new component is expected to improve the behaviour of the car under braking and through fast corners, addressing one of the most critical performance limitations of the car. The aim is to make the SF-25—driven by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton—more stable and predictable, particularly by enabling it to run with a lower ride height that brings the car closer to the ground, thereby improving aerodynamic efficiency and overall cornering grip.
Fred Vasseur, known for his analytical and measured approach, has taken a cautious stance regarding expectations for this race weekend in the Ardennes. The Frenchman has refrained from making bold predictions, instead offering a realistic snapshot of the team’s current situation. He is consciously trying not to fuel excessive expectations heading into the penultimate Grand Prix before the traditional summer break.
“The Belgian Grand Prix marks the beginning of the final double-header before the summer shutdown,” said Fred Vasseur. “We have worked very hard back at the factory to prepare and bring an update package for the SF-25. This new development will be a key focus this weekend, as we aim to maximise its potential from the start.”
Fred Vasseur implied that extensive preparation work has gone into setting up the SF-25 for this event, especially given the limited opportunities for on-track testing. With only one Free Practice session scheduled under the Sprint weekend format, Ferrari’s engineering team will have to quickly evaluate and fine-tune the new components to adapt the car setup for both qualifying and race conditions.
Ferrari heads into the Belgian Grand Prix determined to defend its current second place in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship standings. The team is well aware that weather forecasts for the Spa-Francorchamps circuit indicate a high probability of rain, which could introduce additional variables during the weekend.
“In Belgium, we’re also facing a Sprint weekend, which makes it even more important to start off on the right foot,” the French manager added. “As always in this incredibly competitive Formula 1 era, even the smallest detail can make a difference. We will remain focused on ourselves and do everything we can to maximise performance in every phase of the weekend, especially on a track where weather conditions can be decisive.”
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