Vasseur highlights the importance of Ferrari getting off to a good start to the 2024 F1 season for their development.

Vasseur highlights the importance of Ferrari getting off to a good start to the 2024 F1 season for their development.


Ferrari Formula 1 Team Principal, Frederic Vasseur believes that a good start for the team in the 2024 season is important as it lays a solid foundation for future development.

Vasseur’s inaugural season last year struggled from the start, as Ferrari discovered that their car was too prone to change in the direction of the wind.

Despite implementing a mid-season concept change that improved their performance, Ferrari continued to struggle with the inconsistency of their previous package.

As a result, the Italian team decided to completely modify their SF-24 vehicle to address the shortcomings of its predecessor and provide a more versatile vehicle.

Ferrari achieved their goal and emerged as the most credible challenger to Red Bull, with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc taking podiums in the first two races.

However, with Max Verstappen maintaining a vital lead, Vasseur admits it will be difficult to close the gap as teams look for marginal improvements.

When asked if Ferrari planned any improvements to help reduce the deficit for Red Bull, Vasseur replied: “We have improvements going on, but I’m sure we’re not the only ones.

“If we look at last year, McLaren made great progress throughout the season, but I believe it was more about unlocking their potential earlier than just relying on improvement. We have also made improvements, although not half a second. This shows that we have reached a stage with this car and the principles of now that performance is integrated and the pace of development is slow.

“That’s why it’s important for us to be competitive from the start, to collect important points. Last year, we started badly, but now I’m not more focused on the championship. In general, we’ve already reached about 45 points, while last year, after three races, we got only 25. A good start is important.”

However, Vasseur admits that Ferrari’s strong foundation will allow the team to focus on improving performance compared to last year’s troubleshooting. The Frenchman highlighted Oliver Bearman’s seventh place in Jeddah, replacing the ill Carlos Sainz, as evidence of Ferrari’s improvement in 2024. “I believe the car is easier to drive now, although I don’t want to imply that. This has any influence on Ollie’s performance. However, this ease of driving provides a solid basis for development, because drivers can understand the car and identify areas for improvement,” he explained. “Overall, this is a step forward for us.”

Although Vasseur did not reveal when Ferrari will introduce the first updates to their SF-24, Leclerc confirmed that the major development will not arrive in Australia. “I don’t expect many additions in Melbourne,” he said. “So, without major changes, I believe we are doing a commendable job of enhancing our current package. That is what we have. I believe we will have to wait and see the impact of the new parts on the car and how they bring us closer to Red Bull.”

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