F1 News: Ferrari Director Opens Up On 2024 Upgrade Plan - "Already Further Developed"
Following the unveiling of the SF-24, Enrico Cardille, Ferrari's technical director, shared insights on the development plan for the upcoming season.
Key Takeaways:
- The team's strategy includes observing competitors before deploying updates, ensuring their car remains competitive.
- Advances in wind tunnel testing have already propelled the SF-24 beyond its initial presentation stage, with further developments contingent on comparative performance analyses.
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Ferrari technical director Enrico Cardille recently delved into the intricacies of their 2024 game plan. Amidst a landscape brimming with anticipation for the regulatory overhaul in 2026, Cardille's discourse provided a glimpse into Ferrari's immediate focus and strategic foresight. He commented:
"It is not strictly necessary for this car to last two years because this year will be a new season, full focus, focused on these regulations, so we will go through our normal development process. We will develop this car during the season and design a new car for next season. We as a team are still fully committed and focused on developing and preparing the first updates of this car."
The strategy for rolling out enhancements to the SF-24 involves a keen observation of the competitive landscape. Ferrari intends to gauge its rivals' performance, which will inform the timing and nature of their updates.
Cardille shed light on the progress within the confines of their wind tunnel, revealing that the SF-24's development trajectory has already surpassed its initial showcase. He continued:
"The only thing I can say [about the updates], is that the car in the wind tunnel is already further developed compared to the presented car. So the first step is to see where we stand compared to our competitors. The work in the wind tunnel is progressing. The car is developing. If we put those two things together, we can decide where to release the first updates."