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The Spaniard has made it clear that he wants to see improvements from the 2024 Ferrari F1 car, after a tough year driving the SF-23.
Carlos Sainz expressed his desire for the 2024 Ferrari Formula 1 car to be easier to set up compared to its predecessor, the SF-23. Both Sainz and teammate Charles Leclerc struggled to find the right setup window with the SF-23, leading to difficulties in converting qualifying pace into race performance. This resulted in high tire degradation and a disappointing start to the season with only 26 points scored after three races. Sainz highlighted the Miami Grand Prix as a race where their tire degradation problems peaked, finishing seventh and fifth respectively. He hopes that the 2024 car will be more versatile and easier to handle and set up, enabling him to fully exploit his potential. Team Principal Frederic Vassuer has confirmed that the 2024 Ferrari challenger will be significantly different, aiming to address the identified issues from the SF-23. RacingNews365 technical analyst Paolo Filisetti has provided insights into the specific changes that will be implemented based on last year’s learnings.
