US EditionFred Vasseur Reveals When Ferrari Will Shift Focus From SF-25 To The 2026 F1 Car
- Frederic Vasseur, Ferrari's team boss, revealed after the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona that developments for the current SF-25 car are still ongoing.
- Ferrari's poor start to 2025, including a 197-point gap behind dominant McLaren, prompted internal debate on whether to continue developing the current car or focus on next year.
- Charles Leclerc has improved his pace notably since Lewis Hamilton joined the team this year, though Hamilton continues to struggle with the SF-25 amid McLaren's performance advantage.
- Vasseur stated, "We'll continue to work with what we have" but Hamilton urged the team to "focus on next season" given McLaren's advantage and development continuity in 2025.
- The situation suggests Ferrari must balance extracting current performance from the SF-25 while preparing for the extensive rule changes expected in 2026, with Vasseur admitting beating McLaren this season is now unlikely.
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