Ferrari SF-25 - 2025 Italian Grand Prix

• Based on the cars raced by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Premio d’Italia at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza on the 7th of September 2025
• Presented in a special livery celebrating the 50th anniversary of Niki Lauda’s first world championship win
• Each model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen
• 1:18 scale model, over 31cm/12in long
• Made using the finest quality materials
• Over 800 hours to develop the model
• Precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components
• Built using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari

Scuderia Ferrari HP’s competitor for the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship season, the SF-25 sought to build on the platform of its predecessor, the multiple race-winning SF-24. With Charles Leclerc entering his seventh season with the team and the highly publicised arrival of Lewis Hamilton, who made global headlines by leaving Mercedes after 11 years to move to Maranello, the SF-25 pushed to better Ferrari's performance in 2024, where they finished just 14 points beyond eventual title winners McLaren.

Technical Developments

Unveiled at the F1 75 launch event on the 18th of February at London’s O2 Arena, the SF-25 was the 71st Formula 1 car built by Ferrari. Although it was the fourth of the second generation of ground effect cars introduced in 2022, it represented a complete redesign, utilising distinct technical solutions to those adopted in the past. The most visible change initiated was the transition from a pushrod to a pull-rod front suspension. This architectural shift aimed to enhance airflow around the car and provide greater opportunities for aerodynamic development, which had been largely exhausted in the previous model. The SF-25 was an evolution in every aspect compared to previous year's car, offering a solid foundation for improvement. It was designed to maximise development potential in a season where, due to the stability of the regulations entering their final year, remarkably close competition was expected, with just thousandths of a second separating lap times. While the power unit did not introduce any groundbreaking innovations, it was further optimised to extract maximum performance. Ensuring reliability remained an ongoing effort; over the winter, despite reduced permitted hours of test bench running, significant work was done to analyse and refine each process based on lessons learned from the 2024 season, ensuring robustness across all components.

A Special Livery for Monza

These fine 1:18 scale models are of the Ferrari SF-25 as raced by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Premio d’Italia at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza on the 7th of September 2025. The SF-25’s special Monza livery paid homage to the 50th anniversary of Niki Lauda’s first World Championship in 1975, echoing the iconic look of his Ferrari 312 T. Wrapped using an advanced lightweight, heat-resistant recyclable film developed with HP, the car adopted the deeper period-correct red of the era, complemented by classic white longitudinal striping and cursive driver name scripts. Black race numbers set within white rectangles further evoked the original aesthetic, while a metallic silver rear wing recalled the aluminium components of 1970s Formula 1. Completing the tribute, the engine cover was finished in crisp white and the wheels featured designs inspired by the distinctive rims of the time, creating a vivid and respectful link between Ferrari’s illustrious past and the SF-25. Lauda’s success kickstarted a new era of success that would see the Scuderia celebrate four Constructors’ and three Drivers’ Championships in five seasons.

2025 Italian Grand Prix Race Report

Leclerc and Hamilton qualified fourth and fifth in a strong showing at Monza, though Hamilton would start tenth after a five-place grid penalty from the Dutch Grand Prix. Both Ferraris launched well, with Leclerc passing Oscar Piastri through Turns 1 and 2, before the McLaren reclaimed the position at the Lesmo curves. Hamilton moved forward too, overtaking Yuki Tsunoda and Kimi Antonelli in their Red Bull and Mercedes. On lap two, as Piastri unsuccessfully challenged Max Verstappen, Leclerc capitalised on Piastri’s compromised exit to pass around the outside at Curva Grande. Hamilton continued his climb on lap five by overtaking Fernando Alonso at Turn 1, then gained another spot a lap later by passing Gabriel Bortoleto’s Sauber to move into sixth. Piastri would eventually battle back to reclaim third from Leclerc, but with tyre wear lower than expected, pit stops were delayed and the order remained static to the flag. Leclerc finished fourth, ahead of George Russell’s Mercedes, with Hamilton securing sixth.

Note: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.