Ferrari Unveils Crucial Upgrades in Austria: Crucial 2 Weeks Ahead
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The F1 world is abuzz with news from Maranello as Scuderia Ferrari prepares to roll out significant performance upgrades, starting with this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.
The Italian publication Autoracer.It first reported the details of a revised floor upgrade, a development confirmed to be far from minor and squarely aimed at curing Ferrari's nagging inconsistency that has plagued their F1 2025 campaign since the season opener in Australia.
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This new floor is merely the first salvo in a broader offensive, with a more extensive upgrade scheduled for the British Grand Prix next weekend. Silverstone will also witness the debut of significant tweaks to Ferrari's rear suspension. These enhancements were reportedly delayed due to logistical hurdles, making circuits like Monaco and Montreal unsuitable for their introduction.
Ferrari's objective is clear: salvage what's left of their 2025 season. Despite this goal, Ferrari acknowledges that the Austrian package alone is not significant enough to turn the tide in their favor. The true litmus test, and potentially the season-defining moment, will come at Silverstone, particularly as the team's long-term focus already turns to 2026 and new F1 regulations. The team's new tech chief, Loic Serra, has been instrumental in charting a new development direction, according to the publication report. Serra's approach has been described as more conservative, yet perhaps more importantly, more functional.
With no wins so far in 2025, and Lewis Hamilton notably struggling to adapt to the SF-25 despite a sprint race win in China, these coming two weeks are pivotal. The pressure is mounting, particularly on team principal Frederic Vasseur, amidst circulating rumors about his job security. All eyes will be on the red machines to see if these upgrades can finally deliver the consistent performance Ferrari so desperately needs.
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