Ferrari has become the first constructor to reach the remarkable milestone of 10,000 points in Formula 1 world championship history. Celebrating this landmark achievement, we take a look back at the 10 greatest moments that have defined the Scuderia’s legacy in the sport.
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Charles Leclerc is confident that Ferrari has made genuine progress with their 2024 Formula 1 car, despite ongoing issues with bouncing that have obscured the improvements. The Ferrari driver explains how the team is working to address these challenges and build on their learnings from last season’s development process.
Carlos Sainz is set to join the exclusive club of Formula 1 legends who have raced for Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams. Learn how this unique feat compares to the careers of Jacky Ickx, Alain Prost, and Nigel Mansell, and the challenges Sainz faces in his quest to bring Williams back to the top.
In a revealing interview, Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur confirmed that Lewis Hamilton’s inaugural Formula 1 contract with the Italian marque will span three seasons, starting in 2025. This strategic move is expected to have major implications for the Formula 1 standings as the seven-time champion seeks to add to his impressive collection of titles.
Ferrari’s 2024 F1 season has been marked by a development war, but their latest floor upgrade has fallen short. The new parts delivered more downforce but also brought back the dreaded bouncing issue. Ferrari is now focused on understanding why the upgrade underperformed and finding a permanent solution to get their car back on track.
In a major Formula 1 news development, Ferrari has officially confirmed the departure of its chassis technical director, Enrico Cardile, who will be joining the Aston Martin team. This significant move shakes up the technical landscape of the sport, with both Ferrari and Aston Martin facing new challenges and opportunities.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has provided insight into the strategic blunder that cost Charles Leclerc valuable time during the British Grand Prix. Vasseur attributed the decision to pit Leclerc for Intermediate tyres to the driver’s track position, as the team gambled on impending rain. However, the track conditions did not deteriorate as expected, leading to a significant loss of time for Leclerc. Vasseur defended the team’s aggressive strategy, but acknowledged that the call was ultimately the wrong one.
Ferrari has been restored to its original engine power ahead of the Interlagos 6 Hours, following a 1.7% reduction in maximum power imposed at the Le Mans 24 Hours. The Italian manufacturer’s 499P will now benefit from a positive 1.8% power gain for the Sao Paolo race, as the team looks to capitalize on its regained advantage in the WEC 2023 season.
In a thrilling Formula 1 qualifying session at Silverstone, Carlos Sainz proved his mettle, clocking in a remarkable P5 finish amidst treacherous track conditions. The Spanish driver praised his team’s strategic decisions, citing it as one of his ‘most solid’ races with Ferrari.
Ferrari’s Formula 1 duo, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, have reverted to their Imola-spec parts in an effort to rectify their recent performance issues. The Italian team’s decision to take a step back is a strategic move to gather data and reduce the bouncing produced by the car as they work towards finding the right balance and performance.