After the world championship returned from the break, there have been moments of disappointment in Ferrari’s Racing Division for not attaining what was hoped for and inside attain throughout the occasions between Monza and Singapore. In actual fact, the factors collected by the Scuderia in races that ought to have highlighted the strengths of the SF-24 got here inversely proportional to predictions and the traits of the tracks in relation to the automotive. First, there was Charles Leclerc’s gorgeous efficiency within the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, adopted by the defeat on the Baku Metropolis Circuit and the bitter Singapore Grand Prix, the place Ferrari was aiming at the least for a podium—a goal compromised by the disastrous Q3 that pushed the Maranello group again and prevented them from attaining a outcome in keeping with expectations.
A collection of races during which McLaren has now surged forward within the Constructors’ Championship, tallying 112 factors, forward of Ferrari with 71, Mercedes with 54, and Purple Bull with 41. This pattern has confirmed what appears to be the practical purpose for Ferrari in 2024: securing second place within the Constructors’ Championship, behind the Woking group however forward of Purple Bull. A goal that appeared nearly not possible in the beginning of the 12 months however is now inside attain after an uncommon summer season, which for Maranello will contain a pursuit, already underway since late summer season, of Chris Horner’s group. The upcoming United States GP in Austin will likely be one other necessary stage on this lengthy journey, and regardless of the monitor not being solely favorable, Ferrari’s technical group is assured they’ll chip away just a few extra factors from the reigning world champions within the combat for second place.
This result’s potential thanks, above all, to the brand new updates coming from Maranello, which will likely be necessary not solely to carry out effectively within the ultimate a part of the season however, much more so, to put strong foundations for 2025. Subsequent 12 months, the start line of the vehicles will likely be essential for achievement, as in-season developments will likely be minimized to redirect as many sources, each human and monetary, as potential to the 2026 vehicles. That is the state of affairs outlined by Leo Turrini in his weblog “Profondo Rosso,” although he selected to not make any daring claims, regardless of the constructive indicators, concerning the high quality of the enhancements or the type of the SF-24 in Texas.
“I’ve already talked about that the top of the season issues a couple of may think. And never simply because Loic Serra is lastly operational in Maranello ([…] Serra is in motion straight away; right here’s what occurs to those that have executed the classics). […] Most of the developments for the six remaining races will carry over into 2025, when sources will nearly instantly shift towards the 2026 rules. […] From Austin, we have to see a aggressive Ferrari, able to managing tire put on. Within the manufacturing facility, the emotions are encouraging, however I’m like that little one who, after getting burned, is afraid even of lukewarm water. And God is aware of how a lot we’ve… been burned by Ferrari’s updates.” – the Italian journalist identified.
An inevitable remark then adopted on the championship dash between Purple Bull, needing to reply to at the least safe the world title with Max Verstappen, and McLaren, aiming to win a world title after greater than 20 years by capitalizing on a dominant automotive and now not losing factors.
“There’s additionally one of many three remaining Dash Races in Austin. […] Saturday’s factors may develop into, maybe, decisive. If Purple Bull has discovered the fixes, Verstappen will pull it off. If the pattern of the complete summer season is confirmed, effectively, Lando Norris will take the title, offered McLaren has exhausted its ‘stupidity’ bonus.” – he concluded.
Oct 16, 2024
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