The new single-seater from Maranello comes with significant technical innovations: here are all the details of the SF25 that could make the difference in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
Ferrari has unveiled the SF25, the single-seater that will aim to bring the Italian team back to the top of Formula 1 in 2025. With a significant change in the front suspension system and a targeted aerodynamic development, the Rossa aims to maximize efficiency and improve competitiveness. Let’s take a detailed look at all the innovations that have already captured the attention of fans.
The big change: front pull-rod suspension.
One of the most significant changes in the SF25 concerns the front suspension system, which shifts from a push-rod to a pull-rod configuration. This setup, previously adopted by Ferrari between 2012 and 2015, enhances aerodynamics by reducing air turbulence directed toward the Venturi channels.
Additionally, the car’s center of gravity is lowered, thanks to the shift of the suspension weight from the upper part of the nose to the lower part. This aerodynamic improvement is crucial for ensuring greater stability and enhancing cornering grip.
A new design for the sidepods and the floor.
The aerodynamics of the Ferrari SF25 have undergone a substantial evolution, also in the sidepods and floor area. The sidepods have been moved backward in relation to the front wheels, reducing turbulence and optimizing the airflow toward the rear of the car.
This additional space improves the overall efficiency of the aerodynamic flow, helping the car maintain higher speed in both straights and fast corners.
The design of the air intakes remains “upside down,” but with a wider opening and an extended duct to improve airflow management and reduce turbulence. This allows for better channeling of the airflow toward the bottom of the car, ensuring an improvement in ground effect.
Inoltre, il bordo superiore delle pance e gli specchietti sono stati studiati per garantire un flusso d’aria più controllato e stabile, evitando dispersioni indesiderate che potrebbero compromettere la stabilità della monoposto.
Another important modification concerns the upper part of the sidepods, where a more advanced aerodynamic study is evident. The upper lip and the position of the mirrors have been rethought to optimize airflow behavior and minimize turbulence. Additionally, the shape of the sidepods still follows the “downwash” concept, but with a less abrupt and more gradual descent compared to last year’s car.
An interesting detail is the more pronounced cut near the engine cover, similar to what was seen on the F1-75.
The floor of the SF25 continues the development tested in the final phase of last season, following a continuity in development. This floor, tested in the last races of 2024, was initially introduced as an experiment but now appears to have been definitively adopted.
However, the actual evolutions made remain uncertain, as the car has not yet been shown in this particularly sensitive area.
The engine cover and the air intake.
Another visible modification concerns the engine cover, which has been redesigned to reduce bulk. The famous “bazooka” is now smaller, and three vents have been added to the upper part to improve the expulsion of hot air.
The air intake above the driver has also remained triangular in shape, ensuring continuity with previous Ferrari configurations.
The rear: miniaturization of the gearbox and new rear wing.
Unlike the front, the rear of the Ferrari SF25 retains the pull-rod suspension layout, with some modifications to the attachment points. The gearbox has been miniaturized to free up more space for aerodynamic elements, improving airflow management and optimizing the car’s behavior on corner exits.
The rear wing has undergone a redesign inspired by McLaren’s, featuring a more pronounced “spoon” shape that improves aerodynamic efficiency in both straights and corners. Additionally, the DRS flap has been reworked to ensure a smoother opening and greater reduction of aerodynamic drag when activated.
With these innovations, the Ferrari SF25 is poised to be one of the most exciting single-seaters of the upcoming season. It remains to be seen whether these modifications will allow the Scuderia to consistently compete for the world championship title, but the prospects are promising for the fans of the Prancing Horse.
With the pre-season tests underway in Bahrain, the first data collected will provide a clearer picture of the SF25’s potential and its chances of competing at the top of the Formula 1 championship.
Photo: Scuderia Ferrari, F1
By Marco Pasquazzi
