Within the Mexican Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari confirmed the progress seen in current races and because the summer season break, the SF-24 has virtually at all times been in rivalry for victory. The outcomes are the results of growth work but in addition a progress within the execution of the weekend by the staff, in addition to the contribution of the 2 drivers. Following the Mexican Grand Prix, Frederic Vasseur analyzed the ‘steps’ which have led the Maranello staff to be aggressive at excessive ranges once more, placing them again within the struggle for the Constructors’ Championship.
Vasseur: “Annoyed in Singapore; Austin and Mexico have been two well-executed weekends. Ferrari reacted nicely after Barcelona.”
Wanting again on the season, the SF-24 had already proven promising responses, particularly in races, suggesting it might struggle for the Constructors’ Championship. Nevertheless, the event program didn’t yield the anticipated outcomes: in Imola, there was a primary step ahead, however with the updates in Barcelona, Vasseur’s staff fell into the ‘bouncing’ entice and, by growing downforce, misplaced stability and stability, ending up worsening its efficiency. “We struggled to just accept actuality after Barcelona, however we needed to take a step again and lose one thing within the weekends in Spain, England… however it was the precise alternative. From Hungary to Spa, we turned extra aggressive,” Fred Vasseur analyzed.
The Ferrari Workforce Principal didn’t conceal that there have been some doubts throughout the staff concerning the true competitiveness of the SF-24 and the way a lot of it was associated to the kind of circuits confronted or an actual step ahead made by the automobile. “Our final necessary replace was in Monza, a circuit with tight corners and lengthy straights. Then got here the road circuits of Baku and Singapore. We have been ready for Austin for conclusions, and it’s evident that since Monza we’re in a greater state of affairs than earlier than,” Frederic Vasseur confirmed, inspired by his staff’s progress, licensed by outcomes from demanding tracks like Austin and Mexico. There are additionally motivations behind this enchancment and Ferrari’s growth plan. “Typically you want a number of weekends to seek out the precise setup with the updates, and that’s maybe what occurred to us. We’re in a good battle, and a tenth or two could make the distinction.” – the French supervisor identified.
Nevertheless, it’s not solely pure efficiency that influences the ultimate consequence, but in addition what is known as ‘weekend execution,’ one thing Fred Vasseur has at all times targeted on. “In Singapore, I used to be pissed off as a result of I felt we might do higher. Now, nonetheless, we’ve had two nice weekends. In the course of the season, we’ve additionally had instances after we didn’t exploit our full potential. Having a greater automobile helps; all the pieces is less complicated. Now now we have all the pieces beneath management: begins, technique, pit stops.” This will likely be Ferrari’s primary objective till the tip of the season, even at occasions the place the SF-24 may not present profitable tempo.
“Qatar, it’s true, isn’t our greatest circuit on paper, however let’s not draw hasty conclusions. We should do all the pieces we are able to to maximise the consequence primarily based on our potential.” As for the staff’s strategy, the Frenchman maintains his stance, preferring to proceed considering ‘race by race,’ not dwelling an excessive amount of on the championship: “Thus far, it’s yielding outcomes.” – the Ferrari staff boss concluded.
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