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Carlos Sainz has teased that Ferrari has produced some innovative parts on the team’s 2024 Formula 1 car “that cannot
Despite Ferrari slipping to third in the championship last season, Carlos Sainz secured their only non-Red Bull victory in Singapore. Ferrari is now focusing on a revamped concept with the SF-24 challenger in hopes of challenging for more wins this season. Sainz revealed that the new car draws inspiration from rivals like Mercedes, Red Bull, and Aston Martin, while also incorporating unique Ferrari solutions. Ferrari’s engineers have innovated to enhance performance with elements that are not visible on the outside of the car. Ferrari Technical Director Enrico Cardile emphasized the team’s focus on improving driveability and hitting their own performance targets with the new car design. Additionally, Ferrari has minimized uncovered carbon on the SF-24 to meet the minimum weight limit, standing out among teams striving to save weight by reducing paint. Sainz and Charles Leclerc had the opportunity to test the SF-24 at Ferrari’s Fiorano track before the start of pre-season testing in Bahrain on February 21.