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After a strong start to the 2024 Formula 1 season which saw both Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc take wins, Ferrari has floundered in the summer months. The pecking order after the first round of the 2024 F1 season saw Red Bull established as firm favourites, with the rest of the big four teams (Ferrari, […]
Red Bull emerged as frontrunners after the first round of the 2024 F1 season, with Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes striving to catch up in the pecking order. A surprise win by Carlos Sainz halted Red Bull’s dominance in Australia, showcasing Ferrari’s improved performance, though they struggled to capitalize on the success in subsequent races. McLaren began to challenge Red Bull’s supremacy, with Lando Norris winning in Miami and giving a tough fight to Max Verstappen at Imola. Ferrari briefly shone in Monaco with a victory from Charles Leclerc, but faced setbacks after introducing an upgrade package which brought back technical issues. Despite holding third place in the Constructors’ standings, Ferrari must improve their performance at upcoming circuits to fend off competition and maintain their position ahead of Mercedes. Team Principal Fred Vasseur is optimistic about the upcoming races but acknowledges the importance of strong results to prevent falling behind in the championship race.
