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Charles Leclerc has dispelled the notion that Ferrari has had to make “compromises” with its 2024 Formula 1 car to
Ferrari aimed to challenge for the title in the previous season, but their 2023 car, an evolution of the F1-75, proved to be unpredictable with performance swings. They changed 95% of the components for the SF-24 after abandoning the previous concept for a downwash sidepod solution. Charles Leclerc expressed enthusiasm for the handling of the revamped car on a simulator but withheld judgment on its real-world performance. Despite improvements in qualifying, Ferrari struggled with race pace due to external conditions like wind sensitivity. Leclerc denied sacrificing development in one area for another, emphasizing the team’s focus on enhancing overall performance without compromising aspects of the car.