01/08/2025 10:00
Following the successful introduction of its new rear suspension at
the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend, Ferrari is approaching this
weekend in Hungary with cautious optimism. The Hungaroring hosts
the final round before the summer break and offers all teams,
including Ferrari, an opportunity to enter the shutdown period in a
positive frame of mind. As it gets set for the Hungarian weekend,
Ferrari has prepared a baseline set-up for the SF-25 challenger
using the data gathered from Spa-Francorchamps one week ago.
However, there are some aerodynamic adjustments based on the
configuration that was used at the Monaco Grand Prix in May. In
fact, the framework of the SF-25 in Hungary is practically
identical to the one adopted in Monaco, where Charles Leclerc drove
to second place - a result that remains Ferrari's best so far this
year. The set-up is characterised by flaps with maximum incidence
both at the front and rear wing. RacingNews365 understands that the
feedback obtained with this type of adjustment using the
mathematical model of the new suspension was very positive. In the
simulator with a high downforce set-up, its effect was much more
evident than what was seen in Belgium with the new suspension. A
tangible improvement in mechanical traction has seemingly been
achieved, which is a crucial factor in the performance of the
cars. The impact of the new suspension seems to have achieved its
goal - at least for now - of not only improving the balance of the
SF-25, but above all making it less sensitive to changes in
aerodynamic setup. Therefore, it's a good base on which to build
performance for the second half of the season. Ferrari remain the
only team sitting inside the top four in the standings yet to
achieve a race win this year. Should it break that unfortunate
statistic this weekend, it would mark the Italian squad's first
triumph at the Hungarian Grand Prix since Sebastian Vettel's
victory in 2017.
