Overview

• Charles Leclerc has admitted he is “not doing the job” in qualifying this season and is frustrated by a mysterious high-speed issue that remains unexplained.
• Lewis Hamilton pinpointed inherent low-speed understeer in the SF-25 as a factor forcing him to overdrive during qualifying and hindering his adaptation to Ferrari.
• Ferrari will bring a rear suspension upgrade to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa to allow a lower ride height and improve the SF-25’s balance.
• The team is investigating power-unit energy-management constraints in Q3 alongside aggressive power-steering assistance that blunts driver feedback at high speed.
• Engineers face the challenge of reconciling Leclerc’s preference for a strong front end with Hamilton’s need for rear stability and brake bite as they seek a setup that suits both drivers.