The SF-24 was unveiled in Maranello, the 70th car built by Ferrari for Formula 1 racing. Its creation was led by Enrico Cardile, Scuderia’s technical director in charge of chassis development, and together with his colleagues at the Ferrari’s technical department, he tried to ensure that the drivers felt comfortable driving.
To do this, the car must have predictable responses to their actions – then Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will be able to fully utilize the potential of the power plant and demonstrate all their skills.
Enrico Cardile: “When developing the SF-24, we tried to create a completely new platform, literally rethinking every part of the vehicle from a design perspective. And this despite the fact that we have stuck to the direction chosen last year, which has allowed us to significantly increase competitiveness at the end of the season.
We took into account everything the racers told us, translating their ideas into real technical solutions to offer them a car that is more comfortable to drive and therefore easier to fully realize its potential.
When designing the chassis we did not impose any restrictions on ourselves, we only aimed to create a fast and understandable car that could confirm on the track the calculations we made during aerodynamic studies.”
Enrico Gualtieri, chief engineer: “Although the modernization of the power plant has been frozen based on current regulations, this does not mean that we will not face interesting challenges in 2024. We have more races to run than in any previous season, which requires a quicker response and less time available for bench testing.
To prepare for all this, we reviewed the processes related to the engine – we are talking about everything related to its preparation and operation. This will maximize its effectiveness.
In addition, we have worked very closely with our partners at Shell in an effort to optimize all procedures related to reliability, including by continuously monitoring the condition of all process fluids used in the car during track days. This means you are always aware of what is happening with the power plant.”
Source: F1 News
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