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Ferrari will run its long-awaited rear suspension upgrade at a test session held at Mugello this week, ahead of the F1 Belgian GP.
This week, Ferrari will debut its long-awaited rear suspension upgrade at a test session in Mugello ahead of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. Both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will test the SF-25 during a commercial filming day on Wednesday, with 200 km of track time allotted. The team hopes this upgrade will complement the floor upgrades introduced at the Austrian Grand Prix, where Leclerc and Hamilton finished third and fourth. Rear suspension changes are primarily derived from the front upper arm, involving a redesign that alters the front wishbone section. Initial simulator tests have been positive, and this on-track test will validate Ferrari’s current optimism. A successful upgrade could trim lap times by about a tenth of a second and improve the car’s performance in wet conditions. This timely testing phase will allow engineers to review data from Mugello before the SF-25 is transported to Spa-Francorchamps. If successful, these upgrades could help Ferrari secure second place in the Constructors’ Championship and set the stage for the team’s efforts in the 2026 season.
