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Ferrari Technical Director Enrico Cardile says reaching a development ceiling last term prompted the team to pursue an overhaul for
Ferrari decided to stick with their inwash ‘bathtub’ sidepods at the beginning of the last season despite facing challenges with the SF-23 car, leading to unpredictability in changing conditions. They later switched to the popular downwash solution, but were limited by the chassis architecture. For the upcoming season, Ferrari is revamping its design to provide a better base for their drivers. Aerodynamic performance plays a critical role in the redesign process, aiming to enhance floor behavior and overall performance.
The FIA implemented a rule change for 2023 to address concerns over porpoising, but Ferrari’s performance struggles were mostly due to limitations of their old car concept.
Charles Leclerc is positive about the SF-24 based on simulator feedback, seeing it as a significant improvement over the previous car. Ferrari’s strong showings on Sprint weekends with limited practice time in 2023 indicate that their virtual tools accurately reflect their on-track performance potential.
