Source:REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] Media reports suggest that Ferrari F1 team has altered the cockpit position of their 2025 F1 car in preparation for Lewis Hamilton’s arrival. In 2023, during Hamilton’s penultimate season with Mercedes, he complained that the cockpit of the Mercedes car was too close to the front wheels. If this news is true, it aligns with rumors that Ferrari has been planning to modify the wheelbase of their 2025 car since last summer. Generally, a shorter wheelbase means a more agile car, often providing an advantage on tracks like Monaco, Hungary, and Singapore, while a longer wheelbase car tends to generate stronger down force and performs well on standard circuits. F1 veteran Martin Brundle remarked that in modern F1 racing, the seating position determines many factors. Ferrari’s change will have a significant impact on comfort and performance. Even a small difference is noticeable when navigating a corner at 200 mph. Therefore, Ferrari’s adjustment is not just a minor tweak but a significant reform of the entire car’s performance.