P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Paolo Filisetti explains what appears to have gone wrong for Ferrari in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix where it could only take fifth and sixth.
Ferrari’s performance at the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying was disappointing, with Charles Leclerc in fifth and Carlos Sainz in sixth, both far from the pole position time set by Lando Norris. The gaps were substantial compared to the tight margins seen earlier in the season. The team brought upgrades but struggled with tire degradation at the Barcelona track. The cars did not perform optimally across the entire circuit, showing a disconnect between the mechanical and aerodynamic setups. Despite improvements in sector one, issues with braking confidence persisted, affecting overall performance. Ferrari’s current challenge lies in optimizing the car’s setup for acceleration and traction on different parts of the track. Ultimately, the SF-24 seems to have the potential, but fine-tuning is still needed to achieve peak performance.
