Following a robust efficiency within the Qatar Grand Prix on the 5.419-kilometre Lusail Worldwide Circuit, Ferrari crew principal Frederic Vasseur revealed that the Maranello crew’s technicians and engineers had instructed Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz to prioritize tire administration within the early levels of the race to maximise the size of their first stint on medium tires..
Ferrari had anticipated a difficult weekend on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit, given its traits had been anticipated to reveal weaknesses within the SF24. Regardless of setbacks within the 19-lap dash race, Charles Leclerc capitalized on a late ten-second stop-and-go penalty for Lando Norris, clinching a formidable second-place end.
Carlos Sainz initially matched Charles Leclerc’s tempo however started to fall again as soon as the Monegasque driver elevated his pace. His race took a flip for the more severe when particles from a rear-view mirror struck by Valtteri Bottas induced a puncture. The incident compelled Carlos Sainz right into a sluggish journey again to the pits, costing him essential time.
Though a second security automobile gave Carlos Sainz the prospect to shut the hole to the leaders, he in the end completed in sixth place, unable to overhaul Pierre Gasly’s Alpine. Reflecting on the weekend, Frederic Vasseur expressed satisfaction with the crew’s total efficiency however lamented the misfortune that restricted Carlos Sainz’s outcomes. The Ferrari crew boss famous that with out the puncture, the Italian facet may have secured a fair stronger end result within the penultimate spherical of the 2024 Formulation 1 marketing campaign.
“The race at this time was a bit chaotic, however total, it was a superb one for us: we executed it effectively, the tempo was there and I’m more than happy with the job we did at this time. It was in our plan that the drivers wouldn’t push too exhausting for the primary laps with the intention to push extra in a while and we had been assured we had the tempo on the Laborious to push till the top.” – the French supervisor identified – “Now we have some regrets, reminiscent of Carlos’ puncture which got here on the very worst place, as he needed to drive a full lap earlier than pitting and it price us one or two positions.” – he added on the finish of the Qatar Grand Prix.
Regardless of the McLaren MCL38 automobiles showcasing superior tempo in comparison with the Ferrari SF24 on the Qatar Grand Prix, the Maranello crew succeeded in narrowing the deficit within the Constructors’ Championship to only 21 factors forward of the ultimate spherical of the 2024 Formulation 1 marketing campaign. Ferrari crew boss Frederic Vasseur expressed cautious optimism following the occasion, emphasizing the significance of consistency and strategic execution because the season edges nearer to its conclusion: “Crucial factor at this time is that we scored extra factors than McLaren. We at the moment are 21 factors behind, with one race to go which implies all the pieces is feasible. Now we have additionally elevated our lead over Crimson Bull, which implies in Abu Dhabi we will focus extra on the crew in entrance of us. Now we go to Abu Dhabi, which on paper, ought to be a greater circuit for us and with Max and Mercedes on the tempo, you by no means know what may occur within the championship battle. We’ll push flat out to the ultimate chequered flag.” – the French supervisor added.
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