Ferrari has officially confirmed that they will introduce a new upgrade package for their SF-25 car at the upcoming 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. Team principal Fred Vasseur revealed that the team has worked hard behind the scenes to improve performance following what he described as a lackluster showing at the British Grand Prix. Despite currently holding second place in the Constructors’ Championship, Ferrari knows it must close the performance gap to championship leaders McLaren.
McLaren, meanwhile, is also set to bring its own upgrades to Spa-Francorchamps, including a new floor for both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. At Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton described his Ferrari as very difficult to handle, while Charles Leclerc acknowledged that new components were urgently needed. The team’s goal now is to make the most of limited track time at Spa due to the Sprint weekend format, which includes only one hour of practice before entering parc fermé conditions after Sprint qualifying.
Although Ferrari has reportedly tested an upgraded rear suspension at Mugello, Vasseur chose not to go into detail about the nature of the upcoming enhancements. Instead, he emphasized the importance of extracting immediate performance from the new parts due to the compressed format of the weekend. With minimal setup opportunities, a clean and efficient practice session will be critical to maximizing results.
Vasseur also stressed how closely matched the teams currently are, which means even the smallest advantage could prove decisive. Therefore, Ferrari’s strategy will center on precision and internal execution, with all eyes on ensuring each session is optimized. He also hinted that the unpredictable weather at Spa could add another layer of complexity to the race weekend.
Looking ahead, the Belgian Grand Prix marks the beginning of the final double-header before the summer break, putting extra pressure on teams to finish strong. As Ferrari looks to regain momentum, the weekend will serve as a crucial test of whether their development path can yield tangible gains—and whether Hamilton and Leclerc can turn their recent frustrations into competitive results on one of Formula 1’s most demanding circuits.
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