Ferrari’s 2024 season was, by most accounts, a successful one for the Scuderia narrowly missed out on the Constructor’s title to McLaren. Their drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz secured five Grand Prix victories—Sainz winning in Australia and Mexico, while Leclerc triumphed in Monaco, Monza, and Austin. It was a strong year for Ferrari and one that showed they were very much back to fighting at the front.
For 2025 Ferrari enters a new era with Lewis Hamilton replacing Carlos Sainz. Despite being #2 driver, Sainz barely lost out of Leclerc over the season, yet he was still given the boot.
The 7-time champion Hamilton joining Charles Leclerc gives Ferrari a blockbuster driver lineup. Hamilton’s renewed energy, enthusiasm and optimism having put on the red overalls means he could well be back to his championship winning best.
With a renewed focus on operational execution and car development under Fred Vasseur’s leadership, the Scuderia hopes to bring the fight to Red Bull and McLaren in what could be their most competitive season in years.
Here’s a look back at some of the most iconic Ferrari F1 cars over the last 50 years.
1975: Ferrari 312T
The Ferrari 312T was a revolutionary car, featuring a transverse-mounted gearbox that improved weight distribution.
Driven by Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni, the 312T was a dominant force in the 1975 season, securing Ferrari’s first Drivers’ Championship since 1964. Lauda won five races en route to his first world title, while Ferrari also claimed the Constructors’ Championship, cementing their return to the top.
1985: Ferrari 156/85
A decade later, Ferrari campaigned the 156/85, powered by a turbocharged V6 engine.
Michele Alboreto and Stefan Johansson piloted the car, with Alboreto mounting a strong title challenge against Alain Prost before reliability issues derailed his season. Despite three victories, Ferrari ultimately finished second in the Constructors’ Championship, unable to match McLaren’s consistency.
1995: Ferrari 412 T2
The 412T2 marked the final Ferrari F1 car to use a V12 engine, making it an iconic entry in the team’s history. Driven by Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger, the car was competitive but not quite at the level of Williams and Benetton.
Alesi secured an emotional victory at the Canadian Grand Prix—his first and only F1 win—before Ferrari shifted its focus to preparing for Michael Schumacher’s arrival in 1996.
2005: Ferrari F2005
By 2005, Ferrari’s dominant era of 5 consecutive driver’s titles with Schumacher from 2000 – 2004 was coming to an end.
The F2005, driven by Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello, struggled to match the pace of Renault and McLaren, largely due to tire regulations that disadvantaged Bridgestone-equipped teams.
Ferrari managed just one win that season at the controversial United States Grand Prix, where only six cars took the start due to Michelin’s withdrawal. The team finished third in the Constructors’ Championship, marking the end of their five-year reign at the top.
2015: Ferrari SF15-T
The SF15-T was a significant step forward for Ferrari following a winless 2014 season. Sebastian Vettel, who had joined from Red Bull, revitalised the team, taking three victories and consistently challenging Mercedes.
While Ferrari was unable to mount a full title challenge, their improved performance laid the foundation for their resurgence in the late 2010s.
2025: Ferrari SF-25
With Lewis Hamilton joining Charles Leclerc, Ferrari enters the 2025 season with high expectations. The SF-25 is expected to build upon the strengths of its predecessor while addressing the weaknesses that held the team back in 2024.
Ferrari’s goal is clear: to end their long championship drought and finally reclaim the top spot in Formula 1.
