With F1’s current regulations now in their fourth year, the performance gaps that gave front-runners comfortable advantages are shrinking fast. Teams that were once struggling to keep pace have had enough time with these cars to catch up on the learning curve. (See: Ferrari and McLaren’s surge last year .)

Ferrari will see how the early races of F1 2025 unfold before making key development decisions about next season.

Lewis Hamilton has shared his thoughts on Ferrari’s chances of winning the championship this year and whether he would retire if he secures his long-awaited eig