Ferrari F1 Car, SF-25 Hits the Tracks
The Ferrari F1 car for the 2025 season made its highly anticipated debut right after its reveal at The O2. On February 19th, 2025, SF-25 graced the Fiorano test track in Italy, showcasing its stunning beauty all the while making it clear why this car will take the team to victory. The launch of SF-25 marked a significant milestone for Scuderia Ferrari as the team prepares for the F1 2025 season. Both F1 drivers of Ferrari made an appearance at the event that was attended by enthusiastic Ferrari fans.
SF-25 Ferrari F1 Car Hits the Tracks
The event started with F1 driver, Charles Leclerc driving the car out of the garage on early Wednesday morning. As Leclerc took the car for its inaugural laps, team member, Lewis Hamilton, and team boss Fredric Vasseur watched on. Ferrari fans, known as the Tifosi also gathered at the track in large numbers to watch the F1 car in action. As SF-25 came out with Leclerc behind the wheel, the moment was met with enthusiastic cheers that revealed the hopes the fans have for this new machine and the two drivers. At the end of the session, fans saw an enthusiastically smiling Leclerc who expressed his optimism about the potential of the F1 car, acknowledging the dedication of the team, all the while pointing out the advancements that SF-25 has over its predecessor F1 cars.
Seven-Time World Champion Gets Behind the Wheel
As afternoon approached, it was Lewis Hamilton’s turn to test the SF-25 and the visibly excited driver made his way towards the machine that will be his companion during the 2025 season. Hamilton who recently made a switch from Mercedes to Ferrari expressed his excitement about his new journey. After the session, Hamilton had only glowing words to share with the world.
"The energy that I'm receiving from the team, there's magic here. It's going to still take a lot of hard work and grafting from absolutely everyone, and everyone is putting that in already, to achieve it."
The SF-25
It may not look it, but the SF-25 is a significantly evolved car from the 2025 F1 car by Ferrari, and so the hopes of the team, rivers, and fans are quite high for this season. Loic Serra, the Technical Director of Chassis at Ferrari stated that the design team has changed this year’s car from its predecessor by 99 percent. This was done to maximize the performance of the F1 challenger. Among the many changes, the most notable one is the adoption of a pull rod front suspension layout. This new feature is said to enhance aerodynamic efficiency and handling. Also improved significantly the F1 car’s side pods, engine cover, and rear wing.
February 19th, 2025, Fiorano Test Track
On February 19th, 2025, the atmosphere at the Fiorano Test Track was electric. In the early hours of the morning, fans arrived at the site for secure vantage points around the test circuit. John Elkann, Ferrari’s chairman was also in attendance to see the SF-25 in action. Last year, when Lewis Hamilton announced his exit from Mercedes and transition to Ferrari, the motor world was rocked to the core. This is one of the major reasons why everyone has been waiting for the F1 2025 season. The pairing of Hamilton and Leclerc is the focal point of Ferrari’s strategy. The two drivers have mutual respect for each other and work really well together. Leclerc acknowledged Hamilton as a source of inspiration, while Hamilton admired Leclerc’s speed and professionalism. Seeing the two drivers behind the wheel, taking on the racetrack sent a powerful message that this time Ferrari is not leaving without the contractor’s title.
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