Ferrari made a significant statement with its updates for the Austrian Grand Prix in attempts to improve its performance in the 2025 F1 season, particularly focusing on the floor design of the SF-25 car.
The team introduced modifications to several floor sections, essentially creating a new floor for the Red Bull Ring weekend to enhance performance.
Notable changes include adjusting the floor edges, diffuser, and floor body, as well as incorporating a redesigned floor ‘edge wing’ to optimize aerodynamics.
Ferrari’s technical notes highlight improvements in front floor fences and diffuser volume distribution to increase overall load gain across the car’s operating envelope.
The team aims to balance peak performance with consistency by running the SF-25 at higher ride heights, relying on ground effect and manipulating floor design for aerodynamic loading.
While Ferrari has shown better race performance in 2025, the focus remains on improving qualifying speed, which heavily relies on factors like tyre temperatures, balance, and top-end downforce. Consistency and tyre management play a crucial role in races, where the emphasis on peak downforce may be less pronounced.
