Monegasque Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc and the legendary Lewis Hamilton took centre stage at the grand unveiling of Ferrari’s 2025 challenger in London earlier this week. The F1 75 Live event at the O2 Arena marked the duo’s first public appearance as teammates, and they were joined by Team Principal Fred Vasseur and CEO Benedetto Vigna as the Italian manufacturer revealed Ferrari’s highly anticipated SF-25 and a stylish new look for the 2025 season.
Scuderia Ferrari is ready for the 2025 Formula 1 season with a new car and a new team.
Following the departure of Carlos Sainz at the end of last year, British racing icon Lewis Hamilton has joined Monaco’s own Charles Leclerc at Ferrari after over a decade with rival team Mercedes. Forty-year-old Hamilton made his much-awaited debut as Ferrari’s newest recruit alongside Leclerc at the F1 75 Live event at the O2 Arena in London on 18th February, a night that served as the grand unveiling of the cars and liveries that will make up the 2025 grid.
The seven-time World Champion expressed his excitement at racing in red for the first time in his storied career, saying, “My first few weeks have been absolutely incredible and I’ve seen first-hand the passion and dedication of the entire team, so the unveiling today of my first-ever Scuderia Ferrari HP car is really exciting. So much hard work has gone into preparing for the season ahead and we couldn’t be more hungry or determined to succeed. I can’t wait to get out on track with Charles, push each other forward and do everything we can to take the team to the top.”
Monaco’s hometown hero Leclerc appeared equally motivated this season, saying, “I’m really excited about the launch of the SF-25. Every year we push hard to improve and the whole team has been working flat out for months now. Last season saw a really tight fight and we came very close to taking the title. This year our goal is clear: we want to win the Constructors’ World Championship and my personal target is to win the Drivers’ Title. Since Lewis joined the team we have already been working very closely together and I believe that his experience and approach will prove to be a source of inspiration for me. I am physically and mentally more than ready to face this new season and I can’t wait to get on track to do everything I can to put Scuderia Ferrari HP back on top.”
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The SF-25 continues Ferrari’s recent naming convention, marking the team’s 71st Formula 1 car and the fourth in the new generation of ground-effect machines introduced in 2022. However, this model is a significant evolution from its predecessor, featuring substantial aerodynamic and mechanical updates. The most visible change is a switch from a pushrod to a pull-rod front suspension, a decision led by Ferrari’s technical team under Loïc Serra. This alteration aims to optimise airflow around the car and enhance aerodynamic development potential, ensuring Ferrari remains competitive in a tightly contested season.
While the power unit regulations have remained unchanged since 2022, Ferrari has focused on refining its engine strategy to maximise efficiency and performance for every race weekend. Reliability remains a key focus, with extensive winter analysis and improvements made to ensure peak performance throughout the season.
The SF-25 will make its first official track appearance at a behind-closed-doors shakedown on Ferrari’s private Fiorano Circuit on 20th February, where it will run up to 200 kilometres ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain from 26th to 28th February.
Meanwhile, the SF-25’s livery blends Ferrari tradition with modern styling. The darker shade of 2025 Racing Red, featuring a matte finish, pays homage to the Scuderia’s early racing heritage. A bold white band cuts across the car, symbolising the team’s dynamic vision for the future, while subtle glossy red and white stripes reflect the precision and elegance of Ferrari’s craftsmanship. The wheel rims are now entirely red and both drivers’ numbers appear in white, using Ferrari’s signature font, Ferrari Sans. Additionally, the livery includes a contrast of matte and gloss finishes, echoing the aesthetic of the 499 Hypercar competing in the World Endurance Championship, highlighting Ferrari’s motorsport DNA across disciplines.
The official season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix from 14th to 16th March. The Monaco Grand Prix will be the eighth round on the calendar, coming in late May, and Leclerc will no doubt be hoping to replicate his historic win of 2024 on his home track, bringing further glory to the Principality and his team.
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