Ferrari is considering a change in its current push-rod suspension system to a Red Bull-inspired solution for the 2025 Formula 1 season. The Italian team has had a good start to the season, securing two wins in the first eight races and currently sitting in second place in the Constructors’ Championship. In an effort to keep up with Red Bull and McLaren in the development race, Ferrari introduced a significant upgrade package at Imola last month. However, team principal Frederic Vasseur acknowledged that they are facing challenges in achieving further improvements. Vasseur explained that, with cost caps and current regulations, upgrades are yielding smaller gains compared to two years ago due to performance convergence and a slower pace of development.
Vasseur revealed that the team in Maranello is currently working on the car for the next season. They are splitting their efforts between this project and providing updates for the SF-24.
“We have already given the green light for the 2025 car. Additionally, work has already begun some time ago on the 2026 engine,” he explained.
Regarding the chassis and aerodynamics, they can speculate some ideas, but nothing more, as there are currently no regulations in place.
Due to the diminishing returns under these rules, Ferrari may seek aggressive changes that would be difficult to implement during the season.
Sources informed Autosport that Ferrari has identified certain areas where significant improvements could be made by 2025, when Hamilton will join the team from Mercedes.
These areas may include the front suspension, with reports suggesting that Ferrari is considering adopting a pull-rod suspension instead of the push-rod structure.
Both McLaren and Red Bull have already implemented this solution since the introduction of the current regulations in 2022, and Ferrari believes it offers a clear aerodynamic advantage.
This mainly affects the airflow around the front of the car and the venturi tunnels on the floor, but would require a complete chassis revision to be carried out.
When asked about Ferrari’s suspension before the start of the season, Technical Director Enrico Cardile explained: “In reality, our rear suspension differs slightly in terms of the distribution of upper and lower arms compared to Red Bull’s, for example.
“We have achieved positive aerodynamic results by following this direction, and by transitioning from a pull-rod suspension to a push-rod, we did not see a significant advantage that would justify compromising weight or flexibility. So, based on that, we developed our suspension keeping the same layout.”
