P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari has opted for continual use of a pull-rod rear suspension layout and has outlined why it averted following rivals
Red Bull has excelled in rear suspension mastery with its push-rod system under the current ground effect aero rules, providing a wide performance range for its cars across various ride heights. Ferrari, on the other hand, has faced challenges with car management, especially struggling with the SF-23 in the previous season. Despite revamping its car concept for 2024 to catch up with Red Bull, Ferrari has not shifted to a push-rod system like Red Bull’s, instead choosing to enhance its existing suspension without major changes. Ferrari’s Technical Director, Enrico Cardile, explained the team’s decision to stick to a pull-rod setup while making tweaks to the suspension configuration, particularly focusing on drivability and driver comfort with the new SF-24. This strategic choice sets Ferrari apart from Red Bull and Mercedes, who have opted for push-rod systems, presenting both the opportunity to outperform rivals or risk falling behind depending on each design’s effectiveness over the season. Ferrari remains confident in its development direction and will continue to evaluate and refine the SF-24 on the track throughout the season without plans for further suspension layout changes.
