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2024 Ferrari F1 car will be "95%" new, claims Vasseur
In 2023, Ferrari dropped to third place in the constructors’ standings, but they had a strong finish to the season with four podium finishes in the final five races. However, their drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc struggled with the handling and tire degradation of the SF-23, leading to inconsistent performance. Ferrari plans to revise almost all parts of the car for 2024, with a focus on improving braking, straightline speed, and short-corner performance. Team Principal Frederic Vasseur stated that they are looking for small performance gains, around 0.1 or 0.2%, and they consider this a significant step forward, with 95% of the components being changed. Sainz has already noted that the 2024 car feels different in simulators, and Vasseur believes that the team should focus on their own improvements and then assess their rivals during pre-season testing in Bahrain.
