Within the Mexican Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari confirmed the progress seen in latest races and because the summer season break, the SF-24 has virtually all the time been in rivalry for victory. The outcomes are the results of growth work but in addition a progress within the execution of the weekend by the workforce, in addition to the contribution of the 2 drivers. Following the Mexican Grand Prix, Frederic Vasseur analyzed the ‘steps’ which have led the Maranello workforce to be aggressive at excessive ranges once more, placing them again within the combat for the Constructors’ Championship.
Vasseur: “Pissed off in Singapore; Austin and Mexico had been two well-executed weekends. Ferrari reacted properly after Barcelona.” Wanting again on the season, the SF-24 had already proven promising responses, particularly in races, suggesting it might combat for the Constructors’ Championship. Nonetheless, the event program didn’t yield the anticipated outcomes: in Imola, there was a primary step ahead, however with the updates in Barcelona, Vasseur’s workforce fell into the ‘bouncing’ entice and, by growing downforce, misplaced steadiness and stability, ending up worsening its efficiency. “We struggled to just accept actuality after Barcelona, however we needed to take a step again and lose one thing within the weekends in Spain, England… but it surely was the fitting selection. From Hungary to Spa, we turned extra aggressive,” Fred Vasseur analyzed.
The Ferrari Crew Principal didn’t conceal that there have been some doubts inside the workforce in regards to the true competitiveness of the SF-24 and the way a lot of it was associated to the kind of circuits confronted or an actual step ahead made by the automotive. “Our final essential replace was in Monza, a circuit with tight corners and lengthy straights. Then got here the road circuits of Baku and Singapore. We had been ready for Austin for conclusions, and it’s evident that since Monza we’re in a greater state of affairs than earlier than,” Frederic Vasseur confirmed, inspired by his workforce’s progress, licensed by outcomes from demanding tracks like Austin and Mexico. There are additionally motivations behind this enchancment and Ferrari’s growth plan. “Generally you want a couple of weekends to seek out the fitting setup with the updates, and that’s maybe what occurred to us. We’re in a good battle, and a tenth or two could make the distinction.” – the French supervisor identified.
Nonetheless, it’s not solely pure efficiency that influences the ultimate consequence, but in addition what is named ‘weekend execution,’ one thing Fred Vasseur has all the time targeted on. “In Singapore, I used to be pissed off as a result of I felt we might do higher. Now, nevertheless, we’ve had two nice weekends. In the course of the season, we’ve additionally had occasions once we didn’t exploit our full potential. Having a greater automotive helps; every little thing is easier. Now now we have every little thing underneath management: begins, technique, pit stops.” This will probably be Ferrari’s predominant purpose till the tip of the season, even at occasions the place the SF-24 won’t present profitable tempo.
“Qatar, it’s true, is just not our greatest circuit on paper, however let’s not draw hasty conclusions. We should do every little thing we are able to to maximise the consequence based mostly on our potential.” As for the workforce’s strategy, the Frenchman maintains his stance, preferring to proceed pondering ‘race by race,’ not dwelling an excessive amount of on the championship: “Thus far, it’s yielding outcomes.” – the Ferrari workforce boss concluded.
Oct 29, 2024
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