Ferrari finished in third place in the Constructors Standings last year, accumulating a total of 406 points, which was only 3 points behind Mercedes. In contrast, Red Bull achieved a massive 860 points, leaving no doubt about which team had the superior car. In terms of their drivers, Leclerc outperformed Sainz by a small margin, scoring 206 points compared to Sainz’s 200 points. However, despite this slight difference, Sainz will make way for Lewis Hamilton in 2025.
Hamilton will be racing in the SF-25, but until then, he will have to admire the all-new SF-24 from a distance. Visually, the SF-24 bears a strong resemblance to its predecessors, featuring the classic deep red livery. The nose design is particularly interesting, reminiscent of older models with a slightly lifted appearance.
It is difficult to determine the final design of the sidepods, inlets, and the rest of the bodywork. The inlets on the SF-24 are clearly different from those on the SF-23, and the floor design is also uncertain. The rear wing may seem generic, but it could still be the final design.
According to Enrico Cardile, the team’s technical boss, the SF-24 represents a complete overhaul of the car’s platform. The team took into account the feedback from the drivers and translated their ideas into tangible engineering improvements. The goal was to create a car that is easier to drive and allows the drivers to push it to its limits. The design process was not constrained by any specific requirements, other than delivering a competitive and reliable racing car that translates wind tunnel performance onto the race track.
Leclerc is impressed with the SF-24, particularly highlighting the white and yellow parts of the bodywork. He expects the SF-24 to be less sensitive and easier to handle compared to its predecessor.
It is worth noting that the SF-23 was one of the fastest cars on the grid in terms of single-lap performance last year. This should be taken into consideration when evaluating the potential of the SF-24.
The next step for the all-new SF-24 is to undergo marketing and communications activities on the track, where footage will be captured. Following that, it will join the rest of the field in Bahrain for pre-season testing.
According to the Source autoevolution.com