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Could Red Bull find itself with a tight battle in the first race of the season?
Ferrari’s performance in terms of tyre degradation during race simulations has been described as being “on another planet” by the team principal, Frederic Vasseur. The 2023 Ferrari car struggled with high tyre wear, hindering its ability to convert pole positions to race wins, but the team showed improvements in testing with Carlos Sainz recording fast times on Soft tyres. Despite positive feedback and progress, Ferrari acknowledges that it is still chasing Red Bull in terms of overall performance. Vasseur emphasized the importance of not just consistency but also speed going into the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. The team remains optimistic and focused on further development as they aim to close the gap to the front of the grid. Stay updated with all the F1 action by keeping track of the 2024 F1 calendar for your convenience.
