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Ferrari has explained how correlating the wind tunnel for the team’s 2025 F1 car was behind its decision to sample a revised floor at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Ferrari introduced a modified floor during the F1 event in the United States, but it was an experimental part and was removed before the next session. The team’s focus was on correlating components for their 2025 car using the tunnel as a tool for development. Ferrari’s Senior Performance Engineer confirmed that the experimental part was a key correlation test despite not appearing in later sessions. The team denied any internal concerns regarding wind tunnel calibration and emphasized the importance of testing new components for future performance gains. Ferrari opted to run the test in Las Vegas to save time and meet the demands of tunnel development, with a constant focus on quick and effective progress.
