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Ferrari has admitted that it has to “open our eyes a bit” and endeavour to “broaden the scope” of its 2024 Formula 1 to ensure that it is competitive across all circuits. The Italian marque began the latest campaign on an encouraging note as its revamped SF-24 car delivered nine podiums and two victories in […]
Despite a promising start with the revamped SF-24 car securing nine podiums and two victories in the early races, Ferrari faced setbacks in Canada due to struggles with tire temperatures, resulting in both cars exiting in Q2 and a double retirement. Ferrari’s Senior Performance Engineer, Jock Clear, was surprised by this unexpected slump, drawing parallels to their previous challenges in China with similar weather conditions. The team fast-tracked an extensive update package to Barcelona in response but continued to lag behind main rivals, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finishing on the third row and unable to advance in the race. Ferrari’s Team Principal, Frederic Vasseur, attributed their difficulties to the circuit characteristics, emphasizing the importance of track position for race outcomes. While Ferrari addressed their degradation concerns, they still struggled with one-lap pace, highlighting the ongoing compromise the team is working on.
