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Ferrari factory driver Alessandro Pier Guidi told media before free practice 1 that on paper, the Italian manufacturer should be
“It is clear that our performance could be better because it looks good on paper, but we won’t know for sure until we hit the track,” declared the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans winner in response to a question from MotorsportWeek.com. Pier Guidi, with teammates James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi, finished the Qatar race in 12th place, far from the points. Ferrari’s pace was not on par with the race winners, Porsche. Pier Guidi emphasized the importance of avoiding mistakes and scoring points in upcoming races. He expressed optimism about the next race at Imola, despite acknowledging the challenges of the narrow track. Even though Ferrari tested at Imola last year, Pier Guidi noted that the conditions were not ideal. He anticipates tyre warmup to be a significant issue due to the low temperatures at the upcoming race.
