The world of Formula 1 is boiling! On the eve of the Emilie-Romagne Grand Prix in Imola, a bomb exploded behind the scenes: the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton would have prepared a revolutionary update set for his car Ferrari, promising to overthrow the steam in the 2025 season. After a disappointing start of the championship, Ferrari struggling to follow the frantic pace of McLaren Hamilton should rekindle the hopes of the tifosi and put the scuderia back to the top. But what makes this upgrade so special? And can it really change the course of the season?
Since he announced his transfer to Ferrari in early 2024, Hamilton has brought the weight of gigantic expectations. After 12 years and six titles with Mercedes, the 40 -year -old Briton arrived in Maranello with the mission of restoring his glory to the most emblematic team of Formula 1. However, the first races of 2025 were difficult. Ferrari has shown speed during qualifications and short races, such as Sprint Race in China, where Hamilton shone, but encountered tire wear and car adjustment problems during long races. With only a five -races victory and a dominant McLaren with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, the pressure on Hamilton and his boss Frédéric Vasseur only increased.
It was then that, according to sources close to the team, Hamilton played an active role in the development of the SF-25. Working alongside Ferrari engineers, he would have offered daring changes at the floor, suspension and aerodynamics, inspired by the concepts he has helped to refine at Mercedes. The package, kept secret to this week’s leak, includes a new diffuser that promises to improve aerodynamic efficiency and a rethought suspension to optimize balance in high speed turns like those of Imola. In addition, the adjustments made to the braking system – which Hamilton described as a “lottery” earlier in the season – should bring greater coherence, in particular on demanding circuits such as the Autodromo Enzo E Dino Ferrari.
The leak, which has grown after initiates published information on social networks, even took its rivals by surprise. McLaren CEO Zak Brown joked at a press conference: “If Ferrari found the key to catch up, I will want to take a look at this car! The boss of Mercedes, Toto Wolff, who will be absent from Imola, preferred to remain silent, but sources indicate that the German team also prepares updates to avoid being left behind. Red Bull, in crisis after a disappointing start to year, sees the Ferrari package as an additional threat, especially with Max Verstappen which pushes improvements on the RB21.
For Hamilton, Imola is more than a simple race: it is a chance to prove that his visit to Ferrari was not only an end -of -career whim but a strategic decision to ensure an eighth title. The Briton, known for his resilience, has already experienced difficult moments in 2025, like his abandonment at the GP in Australia and his seventh place in Djeddah, where he did not hide his frustration. However, his performance in Miami, where he reduced the gap with Charles Leclerc, showed that he still had oil on fire. Now, with this new package, Hamilton is determined to shine on European soil, where Ferrari benefits from the fervent support of his fans.
The 2025 Formula 1 season is far from being decided. McLaren is leading with 246 points in the manufacturer’s championship, followed by Ferrari with 189 and Red Bull with 105. In the pilot championship, Piastri reigns with 92 points, while Hamilton occupies fifth place, with 55. Imola, with his historic curves and unpredictable weather, could be the ideal theater for a reversal of situation. If the Hamilton package keeps its promises, Ferrari could finally challenge the domination of McLaren and relaunch the struggle for the title.
The paddock is on fire and the eyes of the world are riveted on Imola. Will Hamilton be able to transform Ferrari into an unbeatable machine? Or will this package be only another promise not kept? The answer arrives this weekend, and Formula 1 has never been so electrifying!
