Ferrari were penalised 24 hours later in Shanghai, with both drivers disqualified for different reasons.<\/p>\n
Ever since that moment, Ferrari<\/a> have been on the back foot, and have been unable to run their perfect set-up.<\/p>\n Position Constructors’ Standings PointsPts 1 460 2 222 3 210 4 172 5 59 6 41 7 36 8 36 9 29 10 19 <\/p>\n Ferrari\u2019s disqualification due to excessive plank wear<\/a> has forced the team to raise both cars, but this could be fixed very soon.<\/p>\n For the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix<\/a>, Ferrari are planning to bring a rear suspension update<\/a> that should increase their car\u2019s optimum window.<\/p>\n A private filming day at Mugello gave Ferrari some ideas of how the rear suspension might fare at Spa<\/a>, but further details have emerged that will encourage Hamilton and Leclerc.<\/p>\n READ MORE: All you need to know about Scuderia Ferrari from team principal to factory<\/a><\/p>\n A report from the Italian version of Motorsport<\/a> has shared more details about last week\u2019s filming day at Mugello.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been reported that Ferrari\u2019s telemetry \u2018confirmed an improvement\u2019 at the \u2018most critical moment\u2019 during a lap for the SF-25, when the car\u2019s rear tends to lift under heavy braking.<\/p>\n This impacts the aerodynamics of the car, which harms corner entry speeds and the condition of their tyres.<\/p>\n Ferrari have struggled to optimise tyre performance<\/a>, especially during qualifying, and so if the rear suspension can fix this, then Hamilton will be in a far stronger position on Saturdays.<\/p>\n Add this to the fact that Ferrari fare worse than any other team in dirty air<\/a>, and it\u2019s been a combination that\u2019s prevented Hamilton from challenging for a single podium this year.<\/p>\n Position Drivers’ Championship PointsPts 1 234 2 226 3 165 4 147 5 119 6 103 7 63 8 46 9 37 10 23 <\/p>\n The SF-25 performed well in the fast corners at Mugello, and it\u2019s been said that the team have finally \u2018unlocked the potential\u2019 of Ferrari\u2019s floor, which is the most important component on any ground effect F1 car.<\/p>\n The Belgian Grand Prix is a Sprint weekend, and while Ferrari might want three practice sessions to collect more data on the suspension, it also gives them an opportunity to see how the car performs under racing conditions.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not expected that the update will provide a \u2018significant performance advantage\u2019 immediately, but the gaps between each team are so small that even a tiny improvement could have a massive effect.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton\u2019s life outside F1 from net worth to family<\/a><\/p>\n Lewis Hamilton catching Charles Leclerc in qualifying during his maiden Ferrari season<\/p>\n Before Hamilton arrived at Ferrari, he would have been aware of Leclerc\u2019s reputation for being one of the best qualifiers on the grid.<\/p>\n Martin Brundle once suggested Leclerc was better over one lap than Max Verstappen<\/a>, but this season it\u2019s been a much closer contest than expected.<\/p>\n CategoryLewis HamiltonCharles Leclerc2025 points103119Grand Prix results29Grand Prix qualifying48Grand Prix wins00Grand Prix poles00Grand Prix podiums03Best finish4th3rdDisqualifications11Retirements00Retirements (classified finish)00Fastest laps00Grand Prix points finishes98Sprint results20Sprint Qualifying11Sprint wins10Sprint poles10Sprint podiums20The 2025 F1 teammate head-to-head battle of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc<\/p>\n In three of the last four races, Hamilton has started ahead of Leclerc, which suggests he\u2019s quickly adapting to the SF-25.<\/p>\n![\"Ferrari](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223560877-1-1024x669.jpg\")
Photo by Mark Sutton \u2013 Formula 1\/Formula 1 via Getty ImagesFerrari data \u2018confirmed an improvement\u2019 from rear suspension update ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix<\/p>\n