The F1-75's name commemorates the 75th anniversary of the first Ferrari production car leaving the Maranello factory. It was a clean-sheet design, not merely an update of its predecessor, and was built around the debut of 18-inch Pirelli tyres. The car featured a distinctive high-sidepod design, sculpted underbody, and an aggressive aerodynamic philosophy, which generated mechanical and aerodynamic grip. Ferrari's suspension and aerodynamic teams collaborated to maximize the handling characteristics of the larger tyres, resulting in a car that was planted, responsive, and had exceptional traction out of slow corners and strong high-speed stability.
Following winless seasons in 2020 and 2021, the F1-75 proved immediately competitive. In technical comparison to its primary rival, the Red Bull RB18, the F1-75 often demonstrated superior cornering speeds, while the RB18 held an advantage on straights. The Ferrari 066/7 power unit represented a significant step forward in performance. However, the F1-75 suffered from porpoising and engine reliability issues. To address these, Ferrari downtuned the engines at the Belgian Grand Prix. The car was also investigated for allegedly using a new floor specification during a tyre test after the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but the FIA ruled it compliant as it had been used in pre-season testing. In November 2022, Mattia Binotto stated that the team had reached the cost cap, which prevented further upgrades and contributed to a decline in competitiveness during the second half of the season.
The F1-75 began the season with a pole position and a 1–2 finish in Bahrain, with Leclerc winning ahead of Sainz. At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Leclerc led most of the race before being overtaken by Max Verstappen in the final five laps, with Sainz finishing third. Leclerc continued his momentum in Australia, achieving a dominant win and his first career grand slam, the first for Ferrari since 2010. Sainz retired on the opening lap after spinning into the gravel. Leclerc secured four consecutive pole positions from Miami to Baku, but these were not converted into victories due to a combination of mechanical unreliability and strategic decisions. At the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Sainz took pole and his maiden Formula One victory. Leclerc followed this with his fifth career win at the Austrian Grand Prix. Ferrari ultimately finished second in the Constructors' Championship with 554 points.
The F1-75 chassis is made from carbon fibre composite honeycomb and includes halo protection for the cockpit. It features a longitudinal Ferrari gearbox with 8 forward gears and reverse, a hydraulically controlled rear differential, and Brembo ventilated carbon discs with electronically controlled rear brakes. The car uses push-rod front suspension and pull-rod rear suspension. Its weight, including coolant, oil, and driver, is 798 kg, and it runs on 18-inch front and rear wheels. The bodywork and seat are made of carbon fibre.
The power unit has a cubic capacity of 1600 cc, a maximum rpm of 15,000, and a single turbocharger. It has a maximum fuel flow rate of 100 kg/hr, a 90° V6 configuration, an 80 mm bore, and a 53 mm stroke. The engine features 4 valves per cylinder and direct injection with a maximum pressure of 500 bar.
The F1-75 is equipped with a hybrid energy recovery system with electric motor generators. The battery pack consists of Lithium-ion batteries with a minimum weight of 20 kg and a maximum capacity of 4 MJ. The MGU-K has a maximum power of 120 kW (163cv) and a maximum rpm of 50,000, while the MGU-H has a maximum rpm of 125,000.
The F1-75 marked the return of Santander branding to Ferrari's Formula One cars for the first time since the SF70H in 2017. At their home Grand Prix, the team utilized a special livery featuring yellow dash graphics to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ferrari road cars.
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