Ferrari has authorized a revised 067/7 power unit for the Italian Grand Prix, adding a predicted 15 horsepower to slash its gap to Mercedes while meeting the ADUO‑permitted upgrade window.
Engine Revamp and Fuel Boost
Engine chief Enrico Gualtieri convinced the team to switch on a unit featuring a redesigned combustion chamber and turbocharger, backed by a Shell‑sourced fuel blend aimed at improving peak power and torque distribution.
Bench‑test cycles have reached the required reliability threshold, enabling the upgrade before the home race at Monza.
Streamlined Aerodynamics
In tandem with the engine tweak, Ferrari will debut an updated Macarena rear wing – a version unseen before – and a new blown‑exhaust layout, both targeting reduced drag on Monza’s high‑speed track.
Should aerodynamic drag still be a concern, the team can further trim the wing profile during the weekend.
Competitive Strategy for a Title Reset
Struck down by back‑to‑back defeats, the Scuderia eyes the Italian round as the launchpad for a title campaign, planting a Michael Schumacher‑themed livery to rally home crowds.
Mercedes has already confirmed that driver Kimi Antonelli will incur a back‑of‑grid penalty for a full power unit change, a decision that will force Ferrari to use its fourth allocation – the only four‑change programme available for the season.
Monza: History and Pressure
Ferrari’s last 19 Italian Grands Prix have yielded only three victories, a slump amplified by recent losses to McLaren and a 87‑point deficit to Mercedes in the constructors’ standings.
The team must deliver a top result if it wants to recoup points and secure its place in the championship race.
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