F1, what do Ferrari expect from the short-term future? The question brings with it a lot of reasoning. The recent past leads us to say that Red Bull will also win in 2024. At least this seems to be the most accredited situation, as the team of Milton Keynes it can still boast a certain performance advantage and above all it is used to winning. He has a working group behind him super prepared and brings as a gift, although on a practical level he is no longer part of the team, all the know-how of a certain Adrian Newey. Sorry if it’s not much.
Furthermore Red Bull has not yet presented a substantial update package. The modification with the modular cooling system did not bring chronometric advantages, as the protagonists themselves have made known. While other small changes to the fund do not seem to have improved the competitive level of the RB20. A factor that is confirmed by the last 3 round of the World Cup F1Where Verstappen he won “only” a Imolabeing defeated by McLaren MCL38 Of Lando Norris to You love me and from Ferrari SF-24 Of Charles Leclerc in the recent race through the streets of Principality.
We have talked several times about the “problems” Red Bull. A car of F1the RB20who suffers on the front end when the track requires a shift in the center of pressure to the rear axle. Furthermore, when the heights from the ground are not those established by the project, a necessary measure to deal with certain layout, the load advantage developed by the car over its opponents vanishes. Not to mention the curb issue which has proven itself like the colored cars blue racingare unable to maximize returns when i kerbs they are tall and numerous.
Then there is the simulator question, why a certain imbalance between the hypothetical and real fields is present. Verstappen he underlined it as well as Helmut Marko. Eighty-one year old originally from Thank you who in this moment of decline clings to the talent of the Dutchman, because until the team currently world champion F1will not put a damper on the headaches by bringing various new features to the RRB20hopes that the pilot’s creativity Hasselt can help in some way, perhaps by adding an amount to the value of yours Red Bullstill being able to beat rather fierce opponents.
F1, Ferrari: Vasseur does not sound the charge and keeps the concertation high
Vasseur, he knows all these factors mentioned in the previous paragraphs very well. His “fear”, at the moment, is that the working group could get caught up in the euphoria and lose the coordination. I wait that in F1 cannot occur if the target is to always provide the best version of oneself. This is why the Ferrari leader doesn’t give up and preaches concentration. Thinking of being at the top it is negative, because it means on an intrinsic level that you cannot get higher. The team Of Maranello has every intention of continuing to navigate the learning curve.
The areas where a further leap in quality can be achieved are basically all of them. There is not a single aspect that cannot be improved, because in F1 every little detail can make the difference and actually unlock potential in other sectors of the team. In the last two races, for example, we have seen the active integration of Bozzi during the sessions. A really good fit. Don’t want it Xavi Marcos, but preparation, way of communicating, solidity and safety on the radio are certainly noticeable. A upgrades which few expected after 6 round of championship.
With a broader overall vision, we can undoubtedly confirm (also from what we saw with our own eyes in Monaco) that a change of mentality within the team has taken place. Aggression, desire to take risks and a lot of awareness of one’s own means which helps a lot in achieving goals target pre-established. Furthermore, as we have written several times on our pages observing the on board, the desire to maximize the race was noticed from the first race of the year. This is because the points are scored on Sunday, obviously.
F1, Ferrari changes approach regarding the work program to be carried out on the track
The different working methodology compared to 2023 consists in validating the structure during the Fp1, without thinking about the flying lap or qualifying in general. An approach that gradually paid off, especially in the last races of the world championship F1. Without a doubt the square is still missing, however, as this working context has somehow sacrificed the classification sessions. For this reason, according to the information collected, we know that for Ferrari next step it’s really about planning qualification and the race. Continue working on your running and at the same time improve your performance on Saturday.
This measure is imperative by observing the values on the track. When three teams are so close, separated by a tenth of performance or a little more with a high quantity of fuel on board, it is clear that the starting position can largely determine the final result. On the other hand in this one F1 registered wing carwe understood how such narrow gaps in pace often do not allow you to overtake your opponent in the race. Ferrari he’s working on it, through a precise study of the work plan which should already be present in the next Grand Prix.
Ultimately, to answer the question that opens the paper, we can state one fact with certainty: for the short-term future in F1, Ferrari expects to make a further leap in quality. We are talking about the sum of various factors including updates, refinement of working techniques on the track, optimization of the current package through fine-tuning and, last but not least, mental strength. The latter characteristic is capable of always maintaining maximum concentration to achieve the longings set before weekend of competition.
Author and photo: Alessandro Arcari – @berrageiz
Images: Scuderia Ferrari – Oracle Red Bull Racing – F1TV
