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Ferrari’s 2025 F1 season has been plagued by wrong turns and deep-rooted problems. RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti takes a close look at where those issues have stemmed from.
The current F1 season has revealed major contradictions in the expected performance levels of different teams due to the specific characteristics of individual circuits. Predictions based on each car’s design ‘DNA’ have often been proven wrong, like Ferrari’s unexpected outcome at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite a strong practice performance, Ferrari faced setbacks in both qualifying and the race, hinting at an overall design flaw rather than simply poor car management. The team’s decision to prioritize rear suspension development over aerodynamics may have unintentionally made the SF-25 less adaptable to setup changes and real track conditions. This became evident in Singapore, where the car struggled to perform optimally despite various setup adjustments being made. The unexpected challenges faced by Ferrari raise questions about the effectiveness of their development strategy and the impact of design choices on performance outcomes.
