Change of look for Ferrari, which is preparing to bring a flashy package of updates very much in “Red Bull style”
It seemed that Ferrari was intent on bringing some updates already in Miamibut the real change in style will come in Imola, where the Red will arrive at look more and more alike to Red Bull. A new fund will debut in America, but the revolution designed and implemented by the team of Enrico Cradile and Diego Tondi will be reserved for the home crowd.
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The arrival of Formula 1 in Europe will hold big surprises, given the choices of the teams. Naturally Ferrari worked hard and achieved positive feedback from the factory of Maranello. The engineers would have tested a configuration in the simulator that involves covering the side air intakes with a large upper lip, very similar to those of the RB20. According to what was reported by Gazzetta Dello Sport, excellent responses were obtained from these tests. The Red is therefore preparing to completely change its appearance for try to catch up to Red Bull.
But it will be necessary wait for the Emilia Romagna GP to demonstrate its actual effectiveness. Some rumors suggested that Ferrari would bring some of these updates already in Miami, but the definitive debut of the “SF24 EVO” will be in Imola. Smart choice, given that the Romagna circuit is located a few kilometers away from the headquarters of the Prancing Horse.
Sources confirm that Cardile and Tondi’s aerodynamics team have found a unexpected increase in performance using this configuration. The idea of the lip cover was already been put to the test previously, but discarded, given the poor performance. The introduction of this new solution does not imply that Ferrari will become the copy of Red Bull, but just a different interpretation of a concept already used. What will accompany this notable change to the bellies is a new bottom and a redesign of the lower radiators.
Lavinia Masciocchi
