Carlos Sainz sets target for Silverstone amid potential of Ferrari SF-24 updates
07/04/2024 12:26 PM
Scuderia Ferrari Spanish driver Carlos Sainz sets the target for the next round of the 2024 Formula 1 championship, the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit. Five races after the introduction of the SF-24 EVO, there is a veil of concern in Maranello. Performance is struggling to arrive, partly due to bouncing probably related to the car’s suspension system. In England, it is necessary to reverse the trend to avoid losing ground to rivals.
The Silverstone weekend will be a crucial stage in Ferrari’s journey in the 2024 Formula 1 campaign. After the splendid triumph with Charles Leclerc on the streets of Monte Carlo in Monaco, which seemed to pave the way for an unexpected World Championship comeback, the Maranello team has strung together a series of rather disappointing results. The second major aerodynamic update package, introduced at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, seems to have had the disastrous effect of regressing the SF-24 car.
“The package still has potential that needs to be optimized,” said Carlos Sainz, speaking to the media ahead of the British Grand Prix. “But, in the short term, we want to understand if we have taken a step in the right direction or not, because it will help with subsequent developments. It is the team’s number one priority. After Barcelona, we have been less competitive compared to previous races.” – he added.
“This certainly raises some concerns,” explained the Spaniard. “We want to understand everything about the issue. The others are not standing still and are progressing exponentially. We want to keep up with their pace.”
The Ferrari driver confirms that the main problem with the new upgrade is bouncing. With the car bouncing, there is not only a loss of lap time in fast corners, but the effect impacts the car’s potential throughout the circuit. At Silverstone, Ferrari is expected to take another step, concluding the previews from Barcelona. The judgment belongs to the track.
Source: f1ingenerale
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