With the Brazilian Grand Prix on the 4.309-kilometre Autodromo Jose Carlos Tempo in Sao Paulo now behind them, Ferrari has two weeks to arrange for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the ultimate United States occasion of the 2024 Method 1 season and the third-to-last spherical of the world Championship, with the Italian facet in want of an incredible end result for Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz on the 6.2-kilometre Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Nevada to have the ability to scale back the hole towards McLaren and proceed to imagine within the dream of successful the World Constructors’ Championship this yr.
In Brazil, the Ferrari SF-24 vehicles had been extra on the defensive contemplating the traits of the Interlagos circuit, however Las Vegas gives a special panorama the place Ferrari’s strengths would possibly come into play, doubtlessly serving to the Scuderia to shut a part of the 36-point hole from McLaren within the Constructors’ standings forward of the ultimate two races of the season. Final yr, Ferrari confirmed strong kind even in a season dominated by Pink Bull, and expectations are even increased this yr. Nonetheless, some considerations emerged following the Brazilian Grand Prix that can’t be ignored.
Charles Leclerc, whereas hopeful of a aggressive displaying in Las Vegas, pointed to a difficulty that may complicate issues for Ferrari, specifically chilly temperatures. Already in Brazil, the SF-24 struggled to get tires as much as temperature, a difficulty which will reappear subsequent week on American soil.
“We had been aggressive in Charles Vegas final yr, so I hope for a similar this yr,” Charles Leclerc said. “Nonetheless, we’ve made nice strides in tire administration this season, which could imply we’re lacking one thing in chilly monitor circumstances. We’ll doubtless encounter comparable circumstances in Vegas as in Brazil. We hope the 2 weeks between Brazil and Vegas will enable us to arrange for the American race at an optimum stage, regardless that tires will probably be a problem. The monitor traits, although, ought to favor the SF-24.” – he identified.
Ferrari’s improved tire administration with the 2024 Method 1 automobile may doubtlessly work towards them in sure circumstances. Nonetheless, Charles Leclerc, whereas cautious, nonetheless sees alternatives for Ferrari to be on the offensive in Las Vegas and on the season finale on the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.
“So, I’ve combined emotions about Vegas. I believe we might be as robust as we had been final yr, however I additionally suppose we’ll battle extra to get the tires into the best window. I’m finally extra optimistic than not and genuinely imagine we will carry out nicely in Nevada. I imagine Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi are two tracks the place the SF-24 can shine. Sadly, I believe Qatar will probably be harder for us, the place we’ll must deal with injury management. However we nonetheless have three races to go, and we hope to take advantage of them.” – the Ferrari driver concluded.
Nov 9, 2024
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