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 virtually at all times 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 group, in addition to the contribution of the 2 drivers. Following the Mexican Grand Prix, Frederic Vasseur analyzed the ‘steps’ which have led the Maranello group to be aggressive at excessive ranges once more, placing them again within the combat for the Constructors’ Championship.
Vasseur: “Pissed off in Singapore; Austin and Mexico had been two well-executed weekends. Ferrari reacted effectively after Barcelona.”
Wanting again on the season, the SF-24 had already proven promising responses, particularly in races, suggesting it may combat 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 group fell into the ‘bouncing’ entice and, by growing 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… however it was the precise alternative. From Hungary to Spa, we grew to become extra aggressive,” Fred Vasseur analyzed.
The Ferrari Group Principal didn’t disguise that there have been some doubts throughout the group 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 necessary 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 group’s progress, licensed by outcomes from demanding tracks like Austin and Mexico. There are additionally motivations behind this enchancment and Ferrari’s improvement plan. “Typically you want just a few weekends to search 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 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 may do higher. Now, nonetheless, we’ve had two nice weekends. Through the season, we’ve additionally had instances after we didn’t exploit our full potential. Having a greater automotive helps; every thing is easier. Now we have now every thing below management: begins, technique, pit stops.” This can be Ferrari’s primary purpose till the top of the season, even at occasions the place the SF-24 won’t present successful tempo.
“Qatar, it’s true, shouldn’t be our greatest circuit on paper, however let’s not draw hasty conclusions. We should do every thing we are able to to maximise the end result based mostly on our potential.” As for the group’s strategy, the Frenchman maintains his stance, preferring to proceed pondering ‘race by race,’ not dwelling an excessive amount of on the championship: “To this point, it’s yielding outcomes.” – the Ferrari group boss concluded.
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