Ferrari planning two further changes to fix ‘endemic’ car problem at the Hungarian Grand Prix

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Ferrari are hoping that their latest raft of upgrades can help them compete with McLaren in the second half of the 2025 Formula 1 season.

The Italian manufacturer are the only team in the top four of the constructors’ championship without a victory this season.

Lewis Hamilton doesn’t even have a podium and is on the longest streak of his career without achieving a trophy.

Ferrari’s rear suspension upgrade at the Belgian Grand Prix helped Charles Leclerc to a fourth rostrum in six races. Now, the team must get to work optimising it.

In fact, Ferrari’s update has helped the ‘dynamic’ Leclerc unlock an attribute that will come in very handy before the end of the season.

On the other hand, Hamilton needed ‘two days’ to understand something that his Monegasque colleague understood straight away. Their confidence in the SF25 is contrasting.

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Ferrari planning front and rear wing changes to fix ‘endemic’ car problem at the Hungarian Grand Prix

Leclerc held back laughter about Hamilton after being asked about documents he had sent to Ferrari this season. He thinks it’s something that every driver does.

A collective effort is going to be required from everyone at Maranello if they are going to be title challengers again during the 2026 F1 regulations.

It could be Hamilton’s last chance to achieve a record-breaking eighth world title. One that he has been dreaming of for five years already.

His hopes of competing in 2025 have just been handed a fresh boost with recent upgrades, and the Italian edition of Motorsport.com now reports that Ferrari are bringing adjustments to the Hungarian Grand Prix.

They will have a front and rear wing setup used in Monaco, aimed at maximising the returns and reducing an ‘endemic’ understeer problem at the Hungaroring.

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Why the Hungarian Grand Prix should suit Ferrari’s car more than previous circuits

Arriving at a shorter circuit like the Hungaroring reduces the margin of error that both drivers and teams have on the track.

Setup windows are narrower and any mistake can be punished to the loss of several positions. It’s how the Austrian Grand Prix works too.

By being three tenths behind McLaren in qualifying at the longest circuit on the calendar last week, the Hungarian Grand Prix should offer an opportunity for Ferrari to challenge for a podium at least.

Ferrari had ‘one question mark’ about Fred Vasseur, but officially renewed his deal on Thursday before the Hungaroring event.

The Scuderia will maintain their current direction and attempt to build some momentum for the future from their current foundations.