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Charles Leclerc has expressed positive initial signs regarding Ferrari’s 2024 Formula 1 car, citing that it’s “definitely a step forward”
Ferrari is determined to bounce back from a difficult previous season, where they finished third in the Constructors’ Championship, trailing Red Bull by 454 points. They are introducing a complete revamp with the SF-24, unveiled by Carlos Sainz during the first shakedown at Fiorano. The simulator tests have shown promising results, with indications that the car is a significant improvement over last year. Leclerc is cautiously optimistic about avoiding correlation issues but stresses that the real test will be on the track in Bahrain. The team’s main focus has been on creating a more adaptable and predictable car, addressing the sensitivity to changing conditions from the previous SF-23. Sainz agrees that the new car feels different in the simulator, aiming for increased driver confidence and improved performance. To contend for the championship, Ferrari recognizes the need for improvements in all areas of the car, a goal they have been diligently working towards throughout the winter and previous season.
