P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The debut of the new Ferrari F1 car and interviews with each of the key players – including Lewis Hamilton – have revealed more about its 2025 outlook.
Ferrari unveiled its 2025 car in a unique manner, with a glitzy London launch event followed by a shakedown at Fiorano, revealing the car in parts to build anticipation. The new car features a significant front suspension design change, from pushrod to pullrod, aimed at aerodynamic optimization and stable platform control for maximum aerodynamic performance. The extended wheelbase, achieved by moving the front axle forward, creates more space around the chassis and offers additional aerodynamic development opportunities. Despite the extensive changes, Ferrari expects to maintain the same performance concept, minimizing the learning curve compared to rivals. The bold redesign signifies Ferrari’s commitment to competitiveness, with chassis technical director Loic Serra emphasizing the necessity of the drastic overhaul for development rate improvement in the face of F1’s impending rules revolution. The team’s strategic decision challenges the norm of minimizing 2025 car efforts and positions Ferrari as a contender with a fundamentally different approach to the season ahead.
