Ferrari has accumulated a total of 49 points in the current standings of the 2024 season. The Red Bull team has already made a strong impact in the championship standings with two races completed. They have managed to amass 87 points with two 1-2 finishes. It has recently come to light that Ferrari is attempting to recruit three engineers from the current setup of Red Bull. This move is a clear indication of Ferrari’s desperation to narrow the gap to Red Bull and their willingness to do whatever it takes.
The Italian team has identified specific areas where they need improvement during the ongoing season. They are determined to bring in top-notch talent to address these areas. Red Bull has been performing exceptionally well under the current regulations, making it a logical choice for Ferrari to seek out their engineers. The SF-24 has already demonstrated its shortcomings in comparison to Red Bull’s RB20. In both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, Ferrari’s car failed to match the performance of the RB20.
While Ferrari is determined to challenge Red Bull, one of their engineers has acknowledged that the team is facing certain issues. They experienced brake problems in Bahrain, and it seems that they have not fully recovered from this setback. Despite being the second-fastest team on the 2024 F1 grid, Ferrari still faces a significant gap to Red Bull. Closing this gap will require a great deal of effort from the Italian team.
With 22 more races remaining in the current campaign, it will be intriguing to witness the development of the SF-24 throughout the year. The next event on the F1 calendar is the renowned Australian Grand Prix weekend, scheduled to commence on March 22nd.