The prancing horse is charging forward! Ferrari’s 2025 Formula 1 contender has successfully passed the FIA’s stringent crash tests, as reported by Italian media. This significant milestone confirms that the Maranello-based team is on track for what promises to be a groundbreaking season, with the arrival of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton adding unprecedented anticipation to the campaign.
A Seamless Start to Ferrari’s 2025 Journey
Ferrari’s latest machine underwent rigorous static and dynamic crash tests mandated by the FIA, clearing them ahead of Christmas. This achievement allows the team to proceed full throttle with its development and testing plans.
The next major checkpoint in Ferrari’s roadmap? A much-anticipated debut for Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari red. The Briton, who joins the Scuderia after a historic stint at Mercedes, is expected to test the car during a TPC (Testing of Previous Cars) or Pirelli tyre test later this month at Ferrari’s Fiorano circuit.
All Eyes on Ferrari’s London and Maranello Showcases
Before pre-season testing kicks off, Ferrari plans to unveil its striking 2025 livery at a star-studded event at London’s iconic O2 Arena on February 18th. The unveiling will be followed by an official car presentation at Maranello the very next day, offering fans and pundits a close-up of the machine tasked with returning Ferrari to the top.
The Scuderia enters the season with significant momentum after a strong 2024 campaign, finishing just 14 points shy of the Constructors’ Championship. The team clinched five race wins and was the highest-scoring outfit in the final eight races, signaling its potential to dominate in 2025.
Revolutionary Changes for a Championship Push
Determined to reclaim the Constructors’ Championship and deliver a title-worthy car for Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, Ferrari has promised an entirely new approach for its 2025 challenger. Team Principal Frederic Vasseur revealed:
“The 2025 car will be completely new; I think we’ll have less than 1 per cent of the parts in common with the 2024 car. It’s a different project, but the same applies to everyone.”
Key changes reportedly include:
- Pull-Rod Front Suspension: Returning to this design for the first time since 2015, Ferrari aims to align with Red Bull and McLaren’s proven concepts.
- Revised Seating Position: Moving the driver’s seat further back to optimize weight distribution.
- Shorter Gearbox: Enhancing packaging and aerodynamic efficiency.
A New Technical Brain Trust
The 2025 car marks the first Ferrari machine overseen by Technical Director Loïc Serra, a former Performance Director at Mercedes. Serra’s collaboration with Hamilton during their Mercedes days could be a decisive factor in ensuring seamless integration for the Briton at Ferrari.
Also joining Ferrari from Mercedes is Jerome D’Ambrosio, who serves as Deputy Team Principal alongside Vasseur. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and innovation to the Scuderia as it looks to dethrone reigning Constructors’ Champion McLaren and take the fight to Red Bull.
