F1 | Ferrari shifts all resources to 2026 project as SF-25 disappoints
The disappointing performance of the SF-25 has forced Ferrari to put an end to its development, shifting all focus entirely to the 2026 Formula 1 car. The 2025 season already looked compromised as early as March in Melbourne, and the poor showing at Monza, after more than six months of updates, seems to have closed the door on the SF-25’s ambitions. No victories so far and just a handful of podiums risk turning the 2025 campaign into one of the worst in recent years, despite the high expectations at the start of the season. Even the aerodynamic upgrades, culminating in the introduction of the new rear suspension, failed to unlock the true potential of the car, which has now reached the end of its competitive cycle.
According to The Race, the Scuderia has decided to halt all development work on the SF-25, even cancelling updates that were scheduled for September. In its place, the Ferrari 2026 is already running in the wind tunnel, requiring the full commitment of the Maranello engineers. The decision comes after the SF-25 once again fell short of expectations, staying well outside the fight for the championship. For the rest of this season, Ferrari will only bring track-specific aerodynamic adjustments, relying on the wide range of rear wings already introduced. Despite the availability of unused budget cap space, the team has decided not to employ it for 2025, underlining that all resources are now being directed to the 2026 project.
The Ferrari 2026 project already 70% complete
The major regulatory overhaul of 2026 is now approaching fast, and Ferrari knows it cannot afford to waste this opportunity. The challenge will be enormous, as the Scuderia must tackle the most significant and complex rules revolution in the history of Formula 1. To prepare as best as possible, Ferrari has already put the new car in the wind tunnel well ahead of schedule, replacing the SF-25 in the development program.
Again according to The Race, the new Ferrari is already around 70% complete, with both chassis and suspension concepts defined. Work on the aerodynamics, however, will continue until November, roughly two months before the official car launches. This early progress underlines Ferrari’s commitment to entering the 2026 season with a fully developed contender.
The ground-effect era initially seemed to be moving in the right direction for the Maranello team, but a combination of new technical directives and superior work from rivals has left Ferrari struggling to keep up. The 2026 season now becomes a crucial opportunity to finally bring home a world championship title that has been missing for far too long.
Sep 15, 2025
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