Loic Sera: We have 99% redesigned and finalized the chassis

      Today at the factory test track in Fiorano, Ferrari is conducting the initial running-in of the SF-25, its new car, and the team's drivers can drive them up to the 200 kilometers allowed by the regulations. This is the 71st Formula 1 race car created by the Italian team, and the fourth built under the current technical regulations, which are based on the use of the graunch effect. In the press release Ferrari emphasizes that the car "completely new, it uses different technical solutions compared to those on which the rate was made in the past". The most noticeable external change, initiated by Loic Sera, technical director responsible for the development of the chassis, is associated with the transition to the front suspension, which uses the rods, rather than pushers, as it was before. This solution allows to make the air flow around the car, more "clean", and also gives more room for further development of aerodynamic dodging It is emphasized that the car in all aspects has become an evolution of last year's SF-24, thanks to which a good foundation was laid. Technical regulations for powertrains are frozen since 2022, so there are no innovations in this area. However, Ferrari motorists are trying to optimize the strategy of using power units to maximize their potential at each stage of the season. During the winter off-season, the number of hours available for engine bench testing is also limited, but Maranello are doing their utmost to improve their all-round reliability, as there is always something to strive for in this area. Loic Sera, Technical Director (Chassis): "The SF-25 is the evolution of the SF-24, which set a great starting point and further direction. In doing so, we've worked hard, redesigning the chassis 99% of the time and refining its architecture to maximize performance. The front suspension, which is based on traction bars, is the most obvious of the many important changes. We expect this season's competition to be very fierce, with thousands of seconds, and we are ready to do everything in our power to make a speed gain, even if the difference is very small. But it can already allow us to achieve important results. We will strive to perform at a competitive level from the very first race." Enrico Gwaltieri, Technical Director (Powertrain): "After many weeks of hard work, the culmination has come and we are in a very combative mood ahead of the new season. The 2025 power unit has been finalized in the context of the current regulations, which have been frozen since 2022, but we are, as always, determined to make each of its components work as efficiently as possible. We have tried to improve our approach to strategy and procedures to ensure that all components of the powertrain work reliably at all stages of the championship. Reliability remains a priority, so quality and consistency remain our focus so that we can deliver the best possible results at all circuits. The 2025 season will present unique challenges, but we are ready for it and we are paying maximum attention to all the nuances. We are confident that the SF-25 will enable the team to achieve all of its goals."