P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 teams may be winding down development of their current cars ahead of the 2026 rules reset, but Ferrari is pushing on with a rear suspension revamp
“Ferrari is making adjustments to its rear suspension layout in order to improve the ride height of its SF-25 car and avoid bottoming out on the track. This issue has affected Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc’s performance this year. The changes are necessary to prevent excessive wear on the car’s underside, as seen in Hamilton’s disqualification at the Chinese Grand Prix. The modifications will provide more space around the gearbox for better damper capacity and control of the ride height. These adjustments will likely be implemented just before the summer break, potentially at the Austrian or British Grand Prix. Team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed that Ferrari’s focus on mechanical components is aimed at carrying over performance gains to the next ruleset in 2026. The team is prioritizing these developments over aerodynamic changes, as the regulations for next year will require entirely new designs.”
