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Significant changes to Ferrari’s 2025 car headline a small list of upgrades declared by Formula 1 teams for the Bahrain Grand Prix
Significant upgrades have been announced by Formula 1 teams for the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Ferrari revealing major changes to their 2025 car, especially focusing on addressing their ride height-related struggles. The modifications include reshaping the ‘canoe’ section of the central flat floor, reprofiling the front floor, realigning the fences at the tunnel entry, and modifying the floor edges for redirected diffuser shedding. Additionally, a tweak to the winglet on the rear wing pillar has been implemented. Ferrari deputy team principal Jerome d’Ambrosio emphasized that the upgrades aim to enhance performance and downforce incrementally, without expecting a revolutionary impact on overall performance. These incremental gains, although not revolutionary, are seen as crucial in the pursuit of improved performance, with even the smallest time gains being considered significant steps forward. The upgrades for McLaren, Red Bull, and Haas also target improving airflow conditioning, balancing options, and cooling efficiency in anticipation of the challenging conditions at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
