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Charles Leclerc is optimistic that the realism provided by Ferrari’s simulator tools will ensure it is not exposed to suffering
“Ferrari is aiming to bounce back after a challenging season in which their hopes for a title charge were hindered by the performance of their SF-23 charger. Despite making changes to the car’s design, including transitioning to the downwash concept, Ferrari finished third in the standings, trailing Red Bull by 454 points.
Although Charles Leclerc acknowledges the difficulty of catching the reigning champions, his primary goal remains to dethrone Max Verstappen and win the championship. He states that he is only satisfied with a win and that second place is not his target.
Ferrari, along with Mercedes, faced difficulties in implementing a mid-season philosophy change due to the limitations of their launch-spec chassis under the budget cap. However, they are now starting the third year under the new ground effect regulations with a revamped car concept for 2024.
Leclerc is excited about the progress being made with the SF-24 and believes that the simulator testing has been effective in replicating real-world conditions. He is looking forward to the car’s upcoming debut and is confident that it will perform well based on their simulations.
In addition, Leclerc addressed the recent announcement that Lewis Hamilton will be joining Ferrari as his teammate next season. This upcoming campaign will mark Leclerc’s fourth and final year partnering with Hamilton before the change takes place.”
