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Edd Straw follows Ferrari’s development curve – and the recent travails of its rivals – for a huge deep dive into how the Maranello team has launched into position to rob McLaren of the constructors’ championship
Ferrari’s recent back-to-back victories in the United States and Mexico have given the team a real shot at winning its first Formula 1 title since 2008, as it now sits just 29 points behind McLaren. The team’s resurgence in the constructors’ championship has been fueled by a combination of their own improvements and rivals’ struggles, with Red Bull lacking pace and McLaren facing weaknesses in braking. Both Leclerc and Sainz feel that winning the championship is a realistic possibility and are motivated to keep pushing each other to perform at their best. Ferrari’s development work behind the scenes has been crucial to their success on track, with key upgrades introduced to address performance issues earlier in the season. The team’s focus now is on maintaining consistency and staying competitive as they aim to close the gap and secure victory in the championship race.
