At the end of the 2025 British Grand Prix, during the post-race program Sky Race Anatomy, two-time FIA GT World Champion Matteo Bobbi revealed that Scuderia Ferrari is aiming for a potential turning point in its Formula 1 season by introducing a technical innovation at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. However, this upgrade will only be brought to the race if it passes a private testing session first — scheduled to take place at the Mugello Circuit in Tuscany.
Matteo Bobbi’s analysis
Bobbi, a respected voice in motorsport commentary and former GT champion, shared his thoughts on Ferrari’s latest developments. “In my view, the new floor that Ferrari introduced at the Austrian Grand Prix has already delivered some benefits — including at Silverstone — even if those gains didn’t translate into actual results on Sunday,” Bobbi explained.
He went on to unveil Ferrari’s next move: “A new rear suspension is expected to arrive at Spa. But before that, there will be a filming day held behind closed doors at the Mugello circuit. The team will use the permitted kilometers during that event to test the new component.”
Bobbi made it clear that the team’s plan hinges entirely on the outcome of the Mugello test: “If the upgrade performs as expected during the Mugello session, then the new suspension will make its debut at Spa-Francorchamps. That’s the goal Ferrari is working toward.”
However, the Italian analyst also tempered expectations, noting that the improvement won’t be dramatic or immediate. “This won’t be a night-and-day transformation,” Bobbi added. “It’s more of a revision than a revolution. With the budget cap now in place — which limits how much each team can spend annually — it’s no longer possible to completely redesign a component like this.”
The 2025 season has proven to be another difficult campaign for Ferrari, as the team continues to chase consistency and performance from the SF-25. Hopes are now pinned on this rear suspension upgrade, which could help address some of the structural weaknesses that have affected the car’s balance and tire management throughout the year.
Whether the updated rear suspension will be enough to spark a true turnaround for Scuderia Ferrari remains to be seen. The outcome of the Mugello test will be a crucial moment in Ferrari’s mid-season development plan.
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