Ferrari’s 2025 F1 Car Breaks Cover at Fiorano, Showcasing Key Technical Shift
Ferrari’s latest Formula 1 contender, the SF-25, has made its long-awaited debut at the Fiorano circuit, just ahead of the team’s official season launch in Maranello. Charles Leclerc was the first to take the car onto the track, showcasing the striking new livery that had been revealed days earlier at the F1 75 launch event in London.
Both Charles Leclerc and his new teammate, Lewis Hamilton, were present at the high-profile launch, which attracted a packed audience of 16,000 fans in the O2 Arena and over a million viewers online. While the SF-25 builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, speculation had been rife about a potential fundamental design shift to bring Ferrari in line with its fiercest competitors. Reports suggested that Loic Serra, a former Mercedes engineer now working with Ferrari, had been instrumental in advocating for this change early in his tenure.
First glimpses of the SF-25 in motion at Fiorano appear to confirm that Ferrari has, in fact, taken a significant step in this direction.
Ferrari Adopts Pull-Rod Front Suspension for 2025
Among the most notable upgrades for the SF-25 is a major revision to its front suspension layout. Ferrari has opted to move away from the pushrod system used in recent years, instead adopting a pull-rod suspension—a configuration favored by both Red Bull and McLaren. According to reports from the Italian version of the Motorsport website, this marks a complete overhaul of Ferrari’s front suspension philosophy.
While the mechanical benefits of pull-rod and pushrod designs are similar, the aerodynamic implications of this shift are substantial. The pull-rod setup allows for tighter packaging, optimizing airflow over the front of the car while providing greater flexibility in controlling ride height. This translates into improved grip in slower corners while maintaining stability in high-speed sections. Ferrari hopes this change will contribute to a more competitive package, as they aim to secure their first Drivers’ Championship since 2007 and support Hamilton’s bid for an eighth world title.
Lewis Hamilton Embracing Ferrari Transition Ahead of 2025 Season
The updated suspension layout may play to Lewis Hamilton’s strengths, as he had previously voiced frustrations with Mercedes‘ front-end characteristics. The Briton has wasted no time integrating himself into Ferrari’s ecosystem, already participating in private test sessions with older cars and embracing his new surroundings in Maranello.
At the F1 75 event, Lewis Hamilton expressed his excitement about the new challenge, describing himself as “invigorated” by the opportunity to race for Ferrari. His first official laps in the SF-25 are scheduled for later in the day as part of the team’s launch activities at Maranello, where he will get his first true feel for the car that could define his legacy.
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