Following a robust efficiency within the Qatar Grand Prix on the 5.419-kilometre Lusail Worldwide Circuit, Ferrari group principal Frederic Vasseur revealed that the Maranello group’s technicians and engineers had instructed Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz to prioritize tire administration within the early levels of the race to maximise the size of their first stint on medium tires..
Ferrari had anticipated a difficult weekend on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit, given its traits have been anticipated to show weaknesses within the SF24. Regardless of setbacks within the 19-lap dash race, Charles Leclerc capitalized on a late ten-second stop-and-go penalty for Lando Norris, clinching a powerful second-place end.
Carlos Sainz initially matched Charles Leclerc’s tempo however started to fall again as soon as the Monegasque driver elevated his pace. His race took a flip for the more severe when particles from a rear-view mirror struck by Valtteri Bottas prompted a puncture. The incident pressured Carlos Sainz right into a gradual journey again to the pits, costing him essential time.
Though a second security automotive gave Carlos Sainz the possibility to shut the hole to the leaders, he in the end completed in sixth place, unable to overhaul Pierre Gasly’s Alpine. Reflecting on the weekend, Frederic Vasseur expressed satisfaction with the group’s total efficiency however lamented the misfortune that restricted Carlos Sainz’s outcomes. The Ferrari group boss famous that with out the puncture, the Italian facet may have secured a fair stronger consequence within the penultimate spherical of the 2024 Method 1 marketing campaign.
“The race in the present day was a bit chaotic, however total, it was a very good one for us: we executed it effectively, the tempo was there and I’m very happy with the job we did in the present day. It was in our plan that the drivers wouldn’t push too laborious for the primary laps with the intention to push extra in a while and we have been assured we had the tempo on the Arduous to push till the top.” – the French supervisor identified – “We now have some regrets, akin to Carlos’ puncture which got here on the very worst place, as he needed to drive a full lap earlier than pitting and it value us one or two positions.” – he added on the finish of the Qatar Grand Prix.
Regardless of the McLaren MCL38 automobiles showcasing superior tempo in comparison with the Ferrari SF24 on the Qatar Grand Prix, the Maranello group succeeded in narrowing the deficit within the Constructors’ Championship to simply 21 factors forward of the ultimate spherical of the 2024 Method 1 marketing campaign. Ferrari group boss Frederic Vasseur expressed cautious optimism following the occasion, emphasizing the significance of consistency and strategic execution because the season edges nearer to its conclusion: “Crucial factor in the present day is that we scored extra factors than McLaren. We are actually 21 factors behind, with one race to go which suggests all the pieces is feasible. We now have additionally elevated our lead over Crimson Bull, which suggests in Abu Dhabi we are able to focus extra on the group in entrance of us. Now we go to Abu Dhabi, which on paper, ought to be a greater circuit for us and with Max and Mercedes on the tempo, you by no means know what may occur within the championship battle. We’ll push flat out to the ultimate chequered flag.” – the French supervisor added.
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