P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari isn’t bringing a major upgrade to Austin – but the track will be an absolutely key marker in its bid to move forward before 2024 is over
Ferrari’s performance at the United States Grand Prix is crucial to assess its technical progress, despite the absence of significant upgrades. The team is focusing on a floor upgrade for potential trial runs later this season or into 2025, not for the upcoming sprint weekend in the US. Team principal Fred Vasseur emphasized the importance of optimizing existing upgrades at Austin, treating it as a testing ground. The previous major floor upgrade at the Spanish Grand Prix caused issues, leading to subsequent modifications and improvements seen at Monza and Azerbaijan races. This weekend’s race will reveal whether Ferrari’s recent success was track-specific or a result of effective car upgrades, especially on high-downforce circuits. The team’s strategic approach at the United States Grand Prix signals a rational development progress amidst challenges on certain types of tracks.
