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Ferrari pursues new rear wing approach to close down Red Bull’s DRS advantage
Throughout the last season, Red Bull capitalized on their strong aero efficiency, giving them an advantage in straight-line speed, particularly evident when using the DRS. Other teams, like McLaren, have started to follow Red Bull’s aero strategy in 2023, with Ferrari also making significant changes in this area. Ferrari’s technical director, Enrico Cardile, highlighted their focus on DRS gains and rear wing development for their new SF-24 car. The new Ferrari features a redesigned rear wing with a Swan neck-like central pillar and a semi-detached tip section akin to Alpine’s design. While Ferrari has shifted conceptually towards Red Bull’s direction, Cardile emphasized that they have taken their own unique approach based on their understanding of aero mapping and driveability. Planning to race the same car in Bahrain, Ferrari will introduce updates based on their understanding of the new car’s characteristics compared to their competitors.
