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F1 tech review: Ferrari follows rivals’ route to get back on track
The Ferrari SF-23 came very close to overtaking Mercedes for second place behind the dominant Red Bull. The car had a longer nose assembly compared to its predecessor, with the tip no longer connected to the mainplane. It also had a unique feature called the S-duct, which allowed airflow captured below the inlet to escape into the upper surface of the sidepod. The SF-23 had a lower wishbone position and introduced a new rear wing at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with a single central support pillar. Ferrari also made updates to the front wing endplate by creating a C-shaped cutout for improved outwash effect. The car was equipped with more sensors in Baku for additional data collection and used flow-vis paint for visual confirmation of performance. The SF-23 also featured a low-slung front brake caliper position and a high downforce rear wing for the Monaco Grand Prix.
