Progress compared to 2023
After six races played in the 2024 season the Ferrari he has currently collected 187 points and is second in the Manufacturers’ standings behind only the dominant Red Bull. The comparison with 2023 can only make Ferrari fans smile: in fact, the Cavallino, in addition to having already won a GP, has more than double the points in the safe compared to the same period last year. However, we cannot rest on this growth. Partly because Red Bull is still ahead in terms of performance and partly because the McLaren is pounding away from behind.
Speaking to the newspaper The Republic the Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur faced precisely this particular situation in which the red car finds itself, torn between the desire to finally challenge Verstappen’s dominance and the need not to let itself be overtaken by the couple of terrible young papayas Norris-Piastri. “Attack Red Bull or defend against McLaren? Both things – explained Vasseur – I’m focused on ourselves, I think it’s a mistake to look at others. It varies a lot from track to track, but it also depends on the good use we make of the car and the resources available.
Constant development
Just about the voice “means available” the Imola event could represent an important crossroads for the championship. In fact, the Italian team will introduce i much needed updates on the SF-24. In this regard, Vasseur does not promise wonders but underlines how – given the close gaps that separate the three top teams – every small upgrade can be important.
“The truth is that the grid is so close that even a tenth can make a huge difference in terms of starting and race positions. Any little thing we can bring can pay off. It’s no longer like in the past, when with an evolution you gained seven-eight tenths. We’re all chasing the details. The most important thing is to improve and stay ahead, no matter how much. I hope that we are in the right direction and that this, although small, is a step that helps us in the fight against Red Bull and McLaren“, commented the French manager.
