The long-awaited first upgrades are finally here to help revive a struggling SF-25. Here’s a detailed look at Ferrari’s developments for the Bahrain Grand Prix
A season to rewrite. Although the 2025 Formula 1 season has just begun, it already threatens to become one of Maranello’s most bitter disappointments. After a winter filled with optimism and strong declarations about the potential of the new car, Ferrari now faces the urgent need to react. Following a disastrous start—further marred by a double disqualification in Shanghai—the team’s focus has already shifted to Bahrain (check here for weather and schedule).
Historically favorable to the Prancing Horse, the Bahrain circuit hasn’t seen a Ferrari victory since the 2022 one-two finish by Leclerc and Sainz ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Now, in the fourth race of the season, Ferrari is set to introduce the first significant updates to the SF-25 in an effort to turn around a dismal campaign. So far, the team has yet to achieve a single podium or pole position in the first three races (excluding Sprint events).
Details of the SF-25 Upgrades
To understand the urgency behind bringing a comprehensive update package to Bahrain, it’s worth revisiting Lewis Hamilton’s remarks after Suzuka: “We found something on the car that hasn’t been working in the last three races. I’ve been losing just over a tenth per lap because of it. I really hope we’ll see some positive changes in the next race“.
Said and done: the most substantial update will focus on the car’s floor. The very same component that caused Hamilton’s disqualification in China is now under revision for Ferrari, aiming to restore aerodynamic balance to the SF-25. According to Autoracer.it, Ferrari reportedly ran the first three races of the 2025 season with the floor raised by 3 millimeters, a precaution to avoid damage to the wooden plank.
This measure is believed to have cost the team over 20 points of aerodynamic downforce. Developing a new floor is no small feat, and Ferrari will likely be the first team to introduce such a significant change as early as the fourth Grand Prix of the season.
Additional upgrades include a redesigned rear wing support (monopylon) and revised brake ducts to enhance front-end stability during braking. Loïc Serra and Fred Vasseur are hard at work to fix what is clearly a flawed machine, hoping the Bahrain upgrades will prove fruitful. More updates are scheduled for the Imola Grand Prix, following the Sprint weekend in Miami.
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