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Ferrari pursues new rear wing approach to close down Red Bull’s DRS advantage
Throughout last season, Red Bull utilized its strong aero efficiency to gain an advantage, particularly in straight-line speed. The team’s advantage was further enhanced with the opening of its DRS system, thanks to their focus on perfecting the drag ratio of the mainplane at the rear of the car and its interaction with the beam wing. McLaren and Ferrari have also started to adopt a similar approach in 2023, with Ferrari putting significant effort into improving their DRS system for their new SF-24 car. Ferrari’s technical director, Enrico Cardile, emphasized the team’s focus on revamping the rear wing, showcasing a new mid-downforce design with unique features such as a Swan neck-like central pillar and an Alpine-style semi-detached tip section. Despite shifting concept-wise towards Red Bull-like innovations, Cardile stressed that Ferrari is still pursuing its own development path and understanding the importance of driveability in shaping the aerodynamic map. The launch car specifications will remain unchanged for the Bahrain race, with updates planned based on a better understanding of the new car’s performance compared to competitors.
