P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari struggled for performance last time out in Montreal and has now identified a key weakness with its SF-24 car.
Following disappointing results at the Canadian Grand Prix, Ferrari has identified a weakness in its car’s performance on damp, cool tracks. Both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz failed to progress to the final qualifying segment at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, following their recent victory in Monaco. Unfortunately, Ferrari’s weekend went from bad to worse as neither car finished the race, resulting in zero points. Through analyzing data and comparing it with previous cold weather races, the team concluded that cold conditions are a significant drawback for the car’s performance. Senior Ferrari engineer Jock Clear expressed disappointment over the Canadian Grand Prix results, highlighting the team’s struggle to perform on cool, damp tracks compared to their competitors. Clear believes that if Ferrari had made it to Q3 in Montreal, the improved conditions could have placed them higher in the rankings, emphasizing the importance of fine margins in Formula 1 racing.
