Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, admitted that the Scuderia Ferrari might need returned to the title battle and that it will be sensible to not underestimate them by focusing an excessive amount of on Pink Bull.
In current days, McLaren has confronted a number of discussions. The “failure” at Monza, the place they couldn’t safe the victory, sparked a major debate, particularly relating to the standing of the drivers (Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri). Monza noticed Ferrari re-emerge as a title contender with Charles Leclerc’s win and the brand new aerodynamic updates introduced by the Maranello workforce.
Zak Brown’s commentsThe Maranello workforce was very near Pink Bull within the first six rounds. After Charles Leclerc’s win in Monaco, they discovered themselves even nearer, however the replace package deal delivered to Barcelona didn’t work as anticipated. The package deal was designed to extend the SF-24’s downforce, however it really worsened efficiency, placing the automotive exterior its preferrred working window.
The workforce labored to right this error, and the updates delivered to the Italian Grand Prix represented a superb resolution. This new replace package deal is a step ahead for the Italian workforce, not solely when it comes to efficiency but additionally in tire administration – as seen at Monza.
Zak Brown stated: “They [Ferrari] guess on the one-stop technique, and it labored. We didn’t assume it will work. Charles [Leclerc] drove fantastically, and for us, they’re incredible factors.”
“They [Ferrari] have been sturdy all weekend, particularly Charles [Leclerc]. There are nonetheless some races to go. It appears Ferrari is again within the battle,” he added. “Everyone seems to be chasing Pink Bull, however Ferrari just isn’t far behind us.” – he identified.
For a lot of the 2024 Method One season, though it’s turning into obvious solely now, 4 groups have been contending for victory. Pink Bull is at the moment unable to enhance its automotive – along with Sergio Pérez’s difficulties – and this places them beneath nice strain. Different groups are closing the hole in each the Method One drivers’ and constructors’ standings.
McLaren is at the moment 8 factors behind, whereas Ferrari is now simply 39 factors away. Regardless of appearances, Ferrari has the identical variety of wins as McLaren in 2024. Contemplating the progress made by the Italian workforce, they could formally be again within the title battle.
Sep 5, 2024
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