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Ferrari Technical Director Loic Serra has reportedly laid out his development plans for the Italian marque’s 2025 and 2026 F1 challengers.
In 2025, the F1 grid is facing a unique challenge with the final year of the current rules cycle before major changes for 2026. Teams were allowed to start aerodynamic testing on next year’s cars as of January 1, but with limited time for wind tunnels and CFD models. Ferrari, finishing second last year, has the second-least amount of aerodynamic testing time per F1’s ATR regulations. It is crucial for Ferrari to balance 2025 development to stay competitive with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton while preparing for 2026 regulations. Technical Director Loic Serra plans to focus on 2025 development through the first four months of the year before shifting towards 2026 efforts as the season progresses, per Italian media outlet AutoRacer. Ferrari’s wind tunnel development for 2025 is nearly complete, allowing early focus on the 2026 car for a strong title challenge.
