Lewis won Minigara in China and then struggled, in Florida the opportunity to test the single -seater in particular conditions and make a full of trust
A sprint to start again. This is Ferrari’s hope on the eve of Miami, the second weekend of 2025 with the sprint format and first opportunity to review the SF-25 in the Saturday race on Saturday after the success of Lewis Hamilton in China. In Florida, Maranello’s technicians will finally be able to test the single -seater in the conditions that in Shanghai have allowed English to dominate. A real field test, which can say a lot about the future of the Cavallino car.
SF-25 sensitive
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In China, over a month ago, Hamilton and Ferrari have caught a success that from the first acute world he soon revealed a flash of class in a rather complicated picture. Only 24 hours later, in the Sunday race, English has in fact experienced for the first time the problem that still torments sports management: the excessive sensitivity of the SF-25 to the different heights from the ground. A sort of chain effect, where the mechanical difficulties of rigidity of the rear force the adoption of a higher structure, unwelcome to the single -seater in terms of balance but the only way to avoid further disqualifications for excessive wear of the fund. The problem makes the single -seater difficult to drive with a high fuel loadbut with the passage of the laps-and therefore with less petrol on board-the performance gradually improves and the SF-25 enters an ideal window of operation, finding balance and adherence.
potential sprint
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Well, in the sprint race, with only 35 kg of fuel on board (about a third of the tank), Ferrari will be in a position to be able to express its potential from the start. But doing well in Miami’s mini race of Saturday is not at all obvious: the conditions, starting from the layout of the circuit, moving from the mixes available to the highest temperatures, are very different from those encountered in Shanghai. Reason why A good result in Florida could be the definitive confirmation that investing in single -seater 2025 In terms of updates, it is the right choice before dedicating yourself to the project for next year. Despite a warning: from the Spanish GP a new narrow on the front wings will come into force, legitimate to expect surprises.
Hamilton factor
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Finally, there is a further aspect, which has little to do with mechanics and aerodynamics, but which can be equally decisive: Hamilton’s trust. After Chinese success Lewis has no longer been able to find the same sensations, struggling with a “weak” rear that prevents him from making a difference as he would like, especially in braking. However, the seven times world champion has no intention of surrendering: in addition to the hard work on the track (Lewis has been among the last to leave the paddock on Gedda’s weekend), English underwent an intense work program to the simulator, comparing structures and methods of use of the power unit. A good result in the sprint would mean a lot for him: if the Red is competitive, Lewis will reply present.
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