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Ferrari admits to two strategic errors after losing Imola WEC race
After round two of the 2024 WEC, the Italian manufacturer admitted to misinterpreting the weather forecast and experiencing a breakdown in the team’s chain of command during a crucial moment of the six-hour race when rain arrived. Ferrari pitted for wet tires later than most competitors because they believed the rain would be short-lived, according to race and testing manager Giuliano Salvi. The team had lost faith in the forecast due to prior missed predictions, leading to the delayed decision. Ferrari had planned to split strategies between their two factory cars but acknowledged that this plan failed to materialize during the race at Imola. Despite the mishaps, Ferrari managed to salvage a fourth-place finish with their #50 factory entry, showing progress from a disappointing performance earlier in the season. Salvi emphasized that there would be no finger-pointing within the team, emphasizing unity in both victories and setbacks, recalling their Le Mans 24 Hours win as a testament to teamwork.
