Photos: Ferrari officially launched its 2025 F1 car SF-25

Ferrari has officially unveiled its 2025 Formula 1 contender, the SF-25, during the F1 75 launch event at London’s O2 Arena. The event featured the team’s distinguished driver lineup: seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, alongside Team Principal Fred Vasseur, as they presented the new livery for the upcoming season.

Hamilton, embarking on his inaugural season with Scuderia Ferrari HP, shared his enthusiasm:

“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 came into the year with so much anticipation for this new chapter, and I’m even more energised now by the spirit and belief of everyone I’ve met over the past month.

I couldn’t be prouder to be on this journey with them. 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.”

Leclerc, reflecting on the team’s efforts and his collaboration with Hamilton, added:

“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.”

Team Principal Fred Vasseur expressed his pride in the team’s dedication and the launch of the SF-25:

“The launch of this new car is a very exciting and proud moment for everyone in the team. Months of hard work have gone into this SF-25 thanks to the dedicated efforts of everyone in the team at Maranello and we are excited to see the fruit of our labours take shape and prepare to take to the track.

Last season, we fought for the Constructors’ title to the very last corner and now we are determined to build on that, starting from that solid base with the aim of winning both titles. We have a new driver line-up with Lewis joining Charles and we feel ready as a team to take the extra step required to be the best.

We are aware of the challenges that await us, but we are ready to give it our all, to be competitive at the highest level, knowing we can also rely on the support and enthusiasm of our fans, who always inspire us. Now it’s time to concentrate on the job in hand and let the track do the talking. I can’t wait for this season to start.”

The SF-25 features a striking livery, incorporating a prominent white band on the engine cover, symbolizing dynamism and a forward-looking vision. This design marks a departure from Ferrari’s traditional all-red aesthetic, with a darker matte finish enhancing the contrast. The car also boasts a new front suspension system, transitioning from a pushrod to a pull-rod design, aimed at improving aerodynamics and handling.

Following the unveiling, the SF-25 is scheduled for a shakedown at Ferrari’s Fiorano track before heading to Bahrain for pre-season testing from February 26 to 28. The season opener is set for March 16 at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, where Ferrari aims to commence a strong campaign for both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships.