Ferrari encouraged by early success of 2025 F1 upgrade debuted in Lusail
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Scuderia Ferrari's consistency in the 2024 Formula 1 campaign has positioned the Maranello team as serious contenders for the Constructors’ Championship as the final race of the year approaches. At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will take place next weekend at the 5.281-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, the Italian side will engage in a high-stakes battle with rivals McLaren, aiming to end their 16-year wait for a major championship title.
In a marked improvement from recent years, Ferrari have sustained a strong development trajectory throughout the season. This bodes well for their prospects in 2025, particularly with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton, whose wealth of championship-winning expertise is expected to elevate their competitiveness further.
Ferrari Show Optimism for 2025 with Successful New Components
Following Carlos Sainz's initial trial of Ferrari's new floor at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc conducted further tests during the Qatar race weekend. The feedback from both outings has been overwhelmingly positive.
Extensive testing of these components is helping the Maranello team’s technicians and engineers refine the correlation between simulation data and on-track performance, a crucial step in their development process. According to the Italian website AutoRacer.it, the team was “positively surprised” by how effectively the new floor adapted to their current car's design philosophy.
Charles Leclerc's role in these tests is especially critical as he remains a cornerstone of Ferrari's 2025 campaign, while Carlos Sainz prepares to join Williams for a stint. These developments offer Ferrari an invaluable opportunity to better understand the part under real-world conditions, adding depth to the insights gleaned from wind tunnel analysis.
Preparations for Abu Dhabi and Beyond
Ferrari will continue evaluating the new floor during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, focusing on optimizing setup configurations as they aim to establish a strong foundation for next year's campaign. However, before they shift entirely to 2025, their immediate goal remains clear: closing a 21-point deficit to McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship.
The challenge is monumental, requiring both Ferrari drivers to secure podium finishes to have any realistic chance of triumph. Such an outcome would be an emotional farewell for Carlos Sainz and a crowning moment for Charles Leclerc, who has spent six seasons striving to bring championship glory back to Maranello.
Should they fall short of the title, Ferrari can still take solace in the strides they've made this year. With Lewis Hamilton set to join the team, their 2025 prospects appear brighter than ever, making them a formidable force for the challenges ahead.
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