Within the Mexican Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari confirmed the progress seen in latest races and for the reason that summer season break, the SF-24 has nearly all the time been in rivalry for victory. The outcomes are the results of improvement work but additionally a progress within the execution of the weekend by the crew, in addition to the contribution of the 2 drivers. Following the Mexican Grand Prix, Frederic Vasseur analyzed the ‘steps’ which have led the Maranello crew to be aggressive at excessive ranges once more, placing them again within the battle for the Constructors’ Championship.
Vasseur: “Annoyed in Singapore; Austin and Mexico had 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 may battle for the Constructors’ Championship. Nonetheless, 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 crew fell into the ‘bouncing’ entice and, by rising downforce, misplaced steadiness 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… but it surely was the suitable selection. From Hungary to Spa, we turned extra aggressive,” Fred Vasseur analyzed.
The Ferrari Workforce Principal didn’t disguise that there have been some doubts throughout the crew 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 automotive. “Our final vital replace was in Monza, a circuit with tight corners and lengthy straights. Then got here the road circuits of Baku and Singapore. We had 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 crew’s progress, licensed by outcomes from demanding tracks like Austin and Mexico. There are additionally motivations behind this enchancment and Ferrari’s improvement plan. “Generally you want a couple of weekends to seek out the suitable 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.
Nonetheless, it’s not solely pure efficiency that influences the ultimate outcome, but additionally what is named ‘weekend execution,’ one thing Fred Vasseur has all the time centered on. “In Singapore, I used to be pissed off as a result of I felt we may do higher. Now, nevertheless, we’ve had two nice weekends. Through the season, we’ve additionally had instances once we didn’t exploit our full potential. Having a greater automotive helps; all the things is easier. Now now we have all the things beneath management: begins, technique, pit stops.” This might be Ferrari’s most important objective till the top of the season, even at occasions the place the SF-24 won’t 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 things we are able to to maximise the outcome based mostly on our potential.” As for the crew’s strategy, the Frenchman maintains his stance, preferring to proceed pondering ‘race by race,’ not dwelling an excessive amount of on the championship: “To date, it’s yielding outcomes.” – the Ferrari crew boss concluded.
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