- 13 Μάιος 2025, 10:09
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| Ferrari: Technical Race for the image and the fans:
— Ferrari is preparing a major rear suspension overhaul on the SF-25 in an attempt to address fundamental problems with the car’s mechanical grip and ride height sensitivity. The update, while costly and late, is seen as essential to salvage reputation and maintain driver confidence.
— Rear-end rigidity has been pushed to the limit to avoid grounding out the plank, yet stiffness hasn’t solved the issue, causing unpredictable understeer, traction loss, and poor grip on corner exits. Attempts to lower the car, like in China, backfired and worsened drivability.
— Leclerc’s comments and winter test behavior, including spinning under power, further revealed how the car only performs within a narrow ride height window—something it fails to maintain in race conditions.
— Engineers reportedly misjudged the car’s load distribution and pressure center. Despite 99% redesign, the rear was under-supported while the front was reinforced. This imbalance, worsened by a lack of technical leadership during development, left the SF-25 out of sync.
— Ferrari’s simulation tools likely didn’t fail, but input assumptions may have misrepresented how load transfer would behave on track. The result is a rear suspension group operating outside its intended range.
— Given the team’s limited updates since Bahrain and increasing pressure from evolving rivals, Ferrari risks falling further behind as others prepare early for 2026. Any gains from fixing the SF-25 may not translate to next year’s platform.
— Still, abandoning the current season is not an option. With Hamilton’s debut year and a frustrated fan base, Ferrari feels compelled to fight on for pride, morale, and public image, even if the championship is already out of reach.
#ferrari #sf25 #lewishamilton
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