Following the conclusion of the first two free practice sessions of the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Scuderia Ferrari has given fans reason to hope for a strong weekend. Both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton delivered convincing performances on Friday, with their pace drawing attention not only from spectators but also from rival teams. Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sport Italia analyst Matteo Bobbi provided a detailed explanation for Ferrari’s promising performance on the iconic British circuit.
While several other top teams brought upgrades to Silverstone, Ferrari arrived without any new components. Instead, the Italian squad chose to continue evaluating and optimizing the new floor that was first introduced during the Austrian Grand Prix. This latest specification appears to be delivering consistent aerodynamic gains, particularly in the rear section of the car.
During the first free practice session (FP1), Ferrari engineers focused heavily on flow visualisation testing—especially around the diffuser area and rear end of the SF-25 chassis. This emphasis indicates that Ferrari is prioritising refinement and correlation rather than rushing through rapid upgrades, as they await the much-anticipated rear suspension update expected later in the season.
A step forward that sparks belief in a competitive weekend
The Maranello-based team has made a promising start at Silverstone, continuing the upward trajectory seen during the previous Grand Prix weekend. If weather conditions remain dry throughout the weekend, the SF-25 seems particularly well-suited to the layout of the Silverstone Circuit. Furthermore, there is a growing sense that the car still has untapped performance potential.
Matteo Bobbi, speaking after Friday’s running, highlighted what stood out to him about Ferrari’s form:
“There’s still more performance in the car, as Charles Leclerc himself pointed out. His best lap didn’t come right away on fresh tyres, but rather after two push laps. To me, it looked like a Ferrari that is adapting better to the various sections of the track. It appears to be a more well-rounded and balanced car compared to before, and since Austria, it has clearly taken a big step forward.”
In addition to the improved lap times, the car also looked better on track from a visual and dynamic standpoint. While Ferrari has not yet delivered a fully clean and fast qualifying-style lap, its race pace in dry conditions looks solid and encouraging. McLaren rose back up the order during Free Practice 2 (FP2), showing their usual consistency over long runs, but both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were not far off their times—indicating a potentially close and exciting fight for qualifying and the race.
If the forecasted dry weather holds, Ferrari may find itself in genuine contention for a podium or even victory at Silverstone, particularly with the drivers gaining confidence in the evolving SF-25 package.
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