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Ferrari Chassis Technical Director Enrico Cardile has said that pictures of the Red Bull RB19’s floor from qualifying in Monaco
The ground effect aerodynamics regulations implemented in Formula 1 in 2022 have led to a strong focus on the design of the car’s underbody. Each team’s aero department has been diligently working on optimizing their venturi tunnels and shaping the floor of their cars to generate maximum downforce. Red Bull has been the most successful team under these regulations, winning almost every Grand Prix in 2023 on their way to a championship double. However, during qualifying in Monaco, an incident involving Sergio Perez allowed their competitors to catch a glimpse of the crucial floor of the RB19. Despite the differences between cars, Ferrari’s chief designer, Enrico Cardile, believes it is important to analyze the competition’s designs and draw inspiration from them, while also keeping in mind that a one-to-one copy will not work due to the minute differences that can greatly affect performance. Ferrari, along with the majority of the grid, has been redefining its design concept to match Red Bull’s dominance, with Ferrari planning to introduce a brand new car in 2024. Cardile sees Red Bull as an example that hard work and the right goals can lead to the development of a high-performing all-rounder within the current regulations.
