Frederic Vasseur has expressed optimism that, based on the data gathered so far, the new rear suspension introduced by Scuderia Ferrari at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix will also bring performance benefits at the next round in Hungary.
After fitting an updated rear suspension on the SF-25 for the race at Spa-Francorchamps, the Maranello-based team received encouraging feedback. These promising signals were reflected in the strong race pace and results achieved by the two top drivers: Charles Leclerc secured a well-earned podium finish, while seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton produced a strong comeback drive through the field.
As Charles Leclerc himself explained after the race, this development was primarily designed to address two critical weaknesses of the SF-25 single-seater: the need to improve performance during qualifying sessions and to enhance competitiveness through slower corners. These areas have been consistently problematic for Ferrari throughout the current Formula 1 season.
The next race will be held at the Hungaroring circuit, a technical and twisty track near Budapest that features numerous low-speed corners. Qualifying performance is especially important at this venue due to the limited overtaking opportunities on race day. In the aftermath of the Belgian Grand Prix, Frederic Vasseur, Team Principal of Scuderia Ferrari, was asked whether he felt confident heading into the Hungarian Grand Prix, given the positive signals shown by the recent upgrades.
The French manager replied: “We will see next week. This weekend we were not particularly strong in the slower corners. We still have some margin to improve. However, I am quite confident that all the work we have done and the data collected here at Spa will help us make progress already in Budapest.”
Although Frederic Vasseur admitted that Ferrari’s performance in low-speed sections at Spa was still not entirely satisfactory, he remained optimistic about the direction the team is taking. He believes that further improvements can be achieved in Hungary, once the development introduced in Belgium is better refined and optimized. The engineering team will now focus on carefully analyzing the data gathered across all three days of running at Spa, with the goal of applying those insights to unlock more performance in the SF-25.
The ultimate aim will be to confirm the encouraging signs as early as the Hungarian Grand Prix — a track that will rigorously test the exact weaknesses Ferrari has attempted to address with the latest updates.
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