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Ferrari Faces Pressure in Miami with New Livery and Sprint Format

The team seeks to optimize its sensitive SF-25 and leverage the Sprint race as Hamilton continues to adapt and Leclerc expresses cautious optimism.

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Overview

  • Ferrari enters the Miami Grand Prix without technical upgrades, focusing instead on maximizing the current SF-25 package despite its ride-height sensitivity issues.
  • The Sprint race format, where lower fuel loads may mitigate the car's rear instability, offers Ferrari a strategic opportunity to replicate Hamilton's earlier Sprint success in China.
  • Lewis Hamilton is still adjusting to the SF-25's unique demands but remains committed, citing challenges similar to his early days at Mercedes.
  • Charles Leclerc believes the team's setup direction is promising and hopes to capitalize on the Sprint format to build on his strong performance in Jeddah.
  • A new white-and-blue livery, designed in collaboration with sponsor HP, has polarized fans, with many traditionalists criticizing the departure from Ferrari's iconic red.