P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Why Ferrari hit a ceiling with its 2023 F1 car development
“Ferrari arrived at the start of 2023 with an evolution of the 2022 car that initially challenged Red Bull but struggled later on. The SF-23 showed promise in qualifying but had issues with aerodynamic inconsistencies that hurt its race performance, especially on certain circuits. Ferrari attempted aggressive development to address these issues but could not fully fix its race pace problems. The limitations were mainly related to the chassis, particularly the sidepods, which were designed differently from the successful Red Bull car. These design choices, combined with the positioning of the electronics and the lower side impact structure, became constraints for Ferrari. Introducing a new chassis during the season was not feasible due to cost constraints. Many other teams also faced limited operating windows for their cars, except for the dominant Red Bull RB19.”
