Frederic Vasseur confirms key SF-25 suspension upgrade for Spa to improve ride height control. Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur confirms the new rear suspension for the SF-25.

At the beginning of May, the colleagues from the Italian website Autoracer reported that Scuderia Ferrari was actively developing a new rear suspension system for their 2025 SF-25 Formula 1 car, aiming to resolve the mechanical and chassis-related issues that had been affecting the performance and reliability of the cars driven by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Since then, almost two months have passed, and the Ferrari team members have remained largely silent on the subject, neither confirming nor denying the development publicly.

The closest hint toward confirmation had come from Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur, who alluded vaguely to ongoing mechanical work on the car, emphasizing that these improvements could also be leveraged in preparation for the 2026 Formula 1 season. He had broadly mentioned how work on components such as brakes and suspension could provide benefits not only for the current SF-25 but also as part of Ferrari’s longer-term development strategy.

Now, after nearly two months of reticence, a clear confirmation has finally emerged. At the end of a detailed technical analysis article published by the renowned German motorsport magazine Auto, Motor und Sport, journalist Michael Schmidt included a statement from Frederic Vasseur directly addressing the new rear suspension. Fred Vasseur said: “With this update, we will be able to better control the vehicle’s ride height and keep it within the range where our aerodynamic platform performs at its best.”

This statement strongly suggests that Ferrari’s most important upgrade of the 2025 Formula 1 season for the SF-25 will make its competitive debut at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The new suspension is expected to improve mechanical grip and chassis stability, thus allowing the car to maintain an optimal aerodynamic balance through better control of the ride height. This adjustment should help reduce issues that have affected the car’s consistency and performance, particularly in fast corners and under braking.