We had hinted at it during testing, and after just one race, confirmation has arrived. The issue of flexible wings remains a hot topic in F1, prompting the FIA to introduce a new technical directive that is expected to impact the balance of power between Ferrari, McLaren, and other top teams.
The Federation moved quickly after the season-opening 2025 Australian Grand Prix to ensure greater fairness among teams, with the directive set to take effect starting from the Shanghai weekend.
The new limits will be fully enforced in Japan, while a slightly more lenient tolerance will be allowed for the Chinese Grand Prix due to the short notice of the decision.
What does this mean for Ferrari?
It’s a fair question, and the answer is—nothing. According to exclusive information obtained and reported by the Italian website F1inGenerale, Ferrari will not be affected by the new tolerance levels introduced by the directive, as the SF-25’s wing design already complies with the updated FIA regulations.
This is a highly positive development for the Maranello squad, as it allows them to focus entirely on resolving the issues that surfaced in the Australian Grand Prix last weekend at the 5.278-kilometre Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne. During the season opener, Ferrari was forced to increase its ride height to avoid a potential disqualification. Addressing this will undoubtedly be a key priority for the Maranello team’s engineers in the coming days.
