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Ferrari Technical Director Enrico Cardile has revealed the team has evolved the launch-spec version of its 2024 Formula 1 car
Ferrari has decided to completely rethink their car concept for the new season following a challenging campaign last term with the aim of eliminating the limitations of the SF-24’s predecessor. Chief designer Cardile revealed that the main goal with the new car was to provide a more consistent platform for their drivers to start each race weekend. Although many teams keep aspects of their cars under wraps for winter testing, Ferrari unveiled that the same car used for a test in Fiorano was taken to Bahrain for the season. Cardile hinted at upcoming improvements but couldn’t specify when they would be introduced, emphasizing that the timing would depend on their performance against competitors in Bahrain. The team acknowledges the gap Red Bull has opened up in the Constructors’ Championship and is determined to close it this season, though Cardile acknowledged the difficulty and stated they would soon see the results of their hard work. Charles Leclerc was the first to test the SF-24 in Sakhir, with Carlos Sainz scheduled to take over later.
