Within the Mexican Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari confirmed the progress seen in current races and for the reason that summer time break, the SF-24 has virtually at all times been in rivalry for victory. The outcomes are the results of growth work but additionally 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: “Pissed off in Singapore; Austin and Mexico have been two well-executed weekends. Ferrari reacted properly after Barcelona.”
Trying 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 steadiness and stability, ending up worsening its efficiency. “We struggled to simply accept actuality after Barcelona, however we needed to take a step again and lose one thing within the weekends in Spain, England… nevertheless it was the correct selection. From Hungary to Spa, we grew to become extra aggressive,” Fred Vasseur analyzed.
The Ferrari Crew Principal didn’t disguise that there have been some doubts throughout the staff in regards to 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 essential 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 scenario 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 correct setup with the updates, and that’s maybe what occurred to us. We’re in a decent 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 end result, but additionally what is named ‘weekend execution,’ one thing Fred Vasseur has at all times centered on. “In Singapore, I used to be annoyed as a result of I felt we might do higher. Now, nevertheless, we’ve had two nice weekends. Through the season, we’ve additionally had occasions after we didn’t exploit our full potential. Having a greater automotive helps; every part is easier. Now now we have every part beneath management: begins, technique, pit stops.” This will likely be Ferrari’s foremost objective till the tip of the season, even at occasions the place the SF-24 may not present profitable tempo.
“Qatar, it’s true, just isn’t our greatest circuit on paper, however let’s not draw hasty conclusions. We should do every part we will to maximise the end result based mostly on our potential.” As for the staff’s strategy, the Frenchman maintains his stance, preferring to proceed pondering ‘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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