Ferrari expected to unveil a bold new livery for the 2025 challenger: Reports

Scuderia Ferrari is likely to explore creativity with the 2025 season's challenger after the FIA confirmed an increase in the minimum weight regulation. According to media reports, the car for the 2025 season will have a darker shade of red and less carbon visibility.

The Italian team is approaching a crucial season as seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton joins Charles Leclerc to form a lethal pair. He is likely to fly down to Maranello next week to complete final seat tests and necessary simulation work at the factory.

Meanwhile, F1 has planned a unique event in London on February 18 to celebrate the sport's 75th anniversary. All 10 teams and 20 drivers will attend, and teams are expected to unveil their liveries. Ferrari has confirmed that a separate car launch event will be held on February 19 where the 2025 season challenger's design and features will be disclosed. Hamilton and Leclerc will likely mark their presence.

According to Autoracer, the Italian team is no longer bound by weight issues as the FIA has increased the minimum threshold from 798 kgs to 800 kgs. The extra weight allowance has encouraged the Maranello-based team to explore its creativity with the livery. The report further mentioned that Ferrari's livery will reportedly have a darker shade of red and less visible carbon. The team will likely opt for a bold look to welcome Hamilton in some style.

The Parching Horse is distinctly famous for its red color. While the weight restriction issues plagued the creativity, Scuderia has always stayed true to its iconic color. Now that FIA has relaxed the weight limit, the Italian team will likely be seen in a more intense and bold look for the upcoming season.

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Ferrari likely to host private testing sessions for Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton to soon join Ferrari (Image Source: Getty)

Lewis Hamilton's groundbreaking move to Ferrari will take shape in the second week of January 2025. According to Autoracer, before the pre-season testing in Bahrain, he will feature in a testing session at the Italian team's private track, Fiorano.

The team has reportedly set two dates, January 21 and 22, for Hamilton to test the 2023 season challenger. Moreover, if the weather plays spoilsport, the Maranello-based team is willing to schedule more flexible dates for the seven-time world champion.

The British driver will likely appear in a red suit on February 18 in London, where the F175 event is scheduled. The team has begun preparations for his welcome in Maranello. The 2025 F1 season will start on March 16 in Melbourne with the Australian Grand Prix.