The Ferrari team is pleased that the issue of flexible front wings will be addressed in 2025. Rival team McLaren came under scrutiny last year due to certain parts allegedly bending under aerodynamic pressure. The FIA introduced stricter rules for these so-called flexi-wings during the winter break. Ferrari has been able to adjust its development plan accordingly.
Following the unveiling of the SF-25 in London, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were already able to test on Fiorano on Wednesday. Reportedly, Scuderia is very satisfied with the new car, which has undergone significant changes compared to its predecessor. The biggest adjustment? A pullrod suspension at the front wheels. This setup follows the example of Red Bull and is also said to better suit Hamilton’s driving style.
FIA Provides Clarity
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur is also grateful that the FIA has provided clarity on the front wing. In early February, the organization declared that the alleged flexi-wings will be definitively banned. The new regulations already impose stricter requirements on the mobility of the rear wing. During the race weekend in Spain (May 30 to June 1), additional tests will be conducted to also limit the flexibility of the front wing. This gives teams ample time to make adjustments.It’s good to have clarity,” Vasseur responded to RaceFans. “The most important thing for me is that we know in time whether we need to make changes to the front wing in Spain. Of course, you can question the timing, as it’s the week after the Monaco GP. But ultimately, it works in our favor – now we know in time whether we need to make adjustments. It would have been a much more annoying scenario if we had only found out after two or three races that something needed to change, as it’s very difficult in this case to just design a new front wing. That would have been a mess. Now we just know that we need to update the design before Barcelona.
