Within the Mexican Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari confirmed the progress seen in current races and because the summer time break, the SF-24 has virtually all the time been in competition for victory. The outcomes are the results of improvement 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 battle for the Constructors’ Championship.
Vasseur: “Pissed off 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 battle 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… nevertheless it was the suitable alternative. From Hungary to Spa, we grew to become extra aggressive,” Fred Vasseur analyzed.
The Ferrari Staff Principal didn’t disguise 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 improvement plan. “Generally you want just a few 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.
Nevertheless, it’s not solely pure efficiency that influences the ultimate outcome, but additionally what known as ‘weekend execution,’ one thing Fred Vasseur has all the time targeted on. “In Singapore, I used to be annoyed as a result of I felt we might do higher. Now, nonetheless, we’ve had two nice weekends. Throughout the season, we’ve additionally had occasions once we didn’t exploit our full potential. Having a greater automobile helps; all the pieces is easier. Now we have now all the pieces underneath management: begins, technique, pit stops.” This will probably be Ferrari’s fundamental aim till the top of the season, even at occasions the place the SF-24 may not present successful 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 will to maximise the outcome based mostly on our potential.” As for the staff’s method, the Frenchman maintains his stance, preferring to proceed considering ‘race by race,’ not dwelling an excessive amount of on the championship: “To date, it’s yielding outcomes.” – the Ferrari staff boss concluded.
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