P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari’s recent F1 mini-revival has comprised two ‘extreme’ tracks. That’s encouraging – but what does it still need to show?
Ferrari has experienced a sudden resurgence in the last two races, securing pole positions and claiming their first win of the season, which ended Red Bull’s undefeated streak. This turnaround is in stark contrast to their poor performance at Zandvoort earlier in the season. In preparation for Monza, Ferrari focused on low-downforce setups, a strategy that has worked well for them in previous races. While they were unsure if they could replicate their success in Singapore, Ferrari has shown promise on street tracks, with Charles Leclerc securing pole position in Azerbaijan and almost doing the same in Monaco. The SF-23 seems to excel in extreme downforce scenarios, but struggles with long corners, wind, and fluctuating temperatures. It is worth noting that Ferrari’s performance in Singapore aligned with their potential, and they were still in contention with Mercedes and McLaren. The team has clearly made progress since their disappointing performance at Zandvoort, with team boss Fred Vasseur hinting at a breakthrough in understanding the car’s setup. Ferrari’s success in Singapore can be attributed to the lessons learned from Zandvoort and Monza, as well as their ongoing efforts to address aerodynamic issues. It remains to be seen if these recent performances signal a new trend or simply a temporary peak in their performance.
Source: The Race
