SF-25 update: Ferrari set to debut revised floor at Red Bull Ring | F1 Spielberg GP. Ferrari plans to debut a new floor at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Ferrari to Modify Floor at Red Bull Ring
As the Formula 1 season nears its halfway point, Ferrari finds itself in a difficult situation few in Maranello expected—especially given the team’s optimism before the Melbourne opener. In Canada, the SF-25 was the fourth-fastest car on the grid, and neither Charles Leclerc nor Lewis Hamilton was in contention for a podium finish.

However, development work at the factory has continued at pace. Team principal Frédéric Vasseur had already hinted that new updates were coming—news that offered some relief to Hamilton, who had previously pointed out that the car had yet to receive any upgrades. According to the Italian media, Ferrari will debut a new floor at the Austrian Grand Prix, a component initially designed for Silverstone and developed following the disappointing season opener in Melbourne.

This is Ferrari’s first real corrective step in refining the SF-25 concept, and after three months of work, it will finally reach the track—assuming the team confirms its introduction. Whether this change will bring substantial improvement remains to be seen at the Red Bull Ring. Expecting the new floor alone to fully fix Ferrari’s problems and close the gap to McLaren would be overly optimistic. The Maranello team still faces several challenges, as demonstrated by the persistent lift-and-coast instructions given to Charles Leclerc in both Barcelona and Montreal.

Rear Suspension and Brake Concerns
One underlying issue is the rear suspension. According to Corriere della Sera, this component has passed its dynamic bench tests and is expected to debut at Silverstone—the race following Austria.

Another critical area is the braking system. As analyzed during the last few days, repeated lift-off requests to Charles Leclerc suggest that Ferrari is struggling with temperature-sensitive components. Since the power units used in Montreal were new, suspicion has fallen on the braking system. The front brake discs, in particular, reportedly suffered from uneven overheating.

Given that the Red Bull Ring is especially demanding on the brakes in its first sector, the Austrian Grand Prix will provide further insight into whether Ferrari can resolve this key weakness.