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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has explained why the Italian team will bring a “Spec A” car to the behind-closed-doors F1 test in Barcelona at the end of January.
Fred Vasseur has announced that Ferrari will be bringing a “spec A” car to the private test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in January. The emphasis during the five-day closed-door test will be on reliability rather than performance, expecting F1 rivals to follow suit. With sweeping changes in F1 regulations for both chassis and power units, all 11 teams are venturing into uncharted territory. Although reliability has been solid in contemporary F1, the new season may pose challenges regarding car durability. Vasseur acknowledges that some teams, like Mercedes in the past, may prioritize reliability over performance. The focus for teams at the upcoming test will be on accumulating mileage to validate technical choices before aiming for performance improvements. Fred Vasseur believes that every team will arrive in Barcelona with a primary focus on reliability, referring to it as ensuring the car’s “Spec A.”
