Ferrari Prepares Extreme SF-25 Upgrades for Monza to Impress Home Fans
Scuderia Ferrari is gearing up for a high-stakes performance at their home race in Monza, bringing extreme technical upgrades to the SF-25 specifically tailored for the low-downforce requirements of the Italian circuit. Here’s a detailed look at what fans can expect from the Maranello team this weekend.
The development of the SF-25 had been largely paused in June, when Ferrari engineers realized that the maximum achievable result for the 2025 Constructors’ Championship would likely be second place. Technical Director Loic Serra even decided not to bring a new floor element that had been designed and tested for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. With full attention now focused on the 2026 car, including extensive wind tunnel resources, the team made an exception for Monza due to the importance of the Italian Grand Prix for both the Scuderia and its passionate Tifosi.
The 2025 Italian GP also marks the 50th anniversary of Niki Lauda’s first World Championship, and Ferrari has planned fan events where attendees can meet Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. On the track, however, Ferrari has developed specific upgrades to the SF-25 for the high-speed, low-downforce layout of Monza.
Two Rear Wing Specifications for Monza, Including an Extreme Version
Throughout the 2025 season, Ferrari has introduced few new rear wing specifications, primarily making adjustments to carry-over elements from 2024. This approach made sense given that this is the final year of ground-effect regulations and that the SF-25 can maintain similar downforce levels across multiple circuits. However, low-downforce tracks like Monza require careful adaptation, and Ferrari has focused significant effort on optimizing performance here.
According to the Italian website AutoRacer.it, the SF-25 will feature two rear wing options for Monza: one carry-over from the previous year, already tested during Pirelli sessions, and a far more extreme configuration. This aggressive rear wing features a carefully trimmed flap designed to maximize straight-line efficiency and increase top speed. Engineers balanced performance gains against structural limits and FIA regulations. The extreme design required extended scrutiny, with final approval from the FIA coming only recently, after adjustments to wing flex were enforced to meet safety standards.
To ensure reliability, Ferrari retained a departing engineer responsible for wing development and CFD aero to assist with potential issues arising during FIA tests in Monza. During free practice sessions, the team is expected to compare the new wing’s performance using the traditional green flow-viz paint, which helps visualize airflow across aerodynamic surfaces.
These upgrades reflect Ferrari’s commitment to delivering a competitive performance at their home Grand Prix, combining extreme technical solutions with careful risk management to maximize the SF-25’s capabilities on one of the fastest tracks of the season.
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