Originally Posted by
tifosi1993
Well it's just my assessment, but after seeing how the SF24 is performing, I'd say Ferrari still haven't able to extract everything from the tyres.
Long straights always cool down the tyres, and since F1 tyres go through multiple heat cycles, I'd say the tyres of the SF24 get way too cold when the car reaches at the first corner. Which may explains Charles's struggle in Japan in the first corner and the last chicane, and both of those aforementioned corners are placed after long straights.
I don't think this is downforce/drag related. It's mostly down to how the front suspension working is the tyres, with the front wing playing a large part as well.
The SF24 was struggling to ride the kerbs in the first two chicanes today, yet it had no problem riding the kerbs of Varianta Alta, and was the best car through that section.
That's why I don't think either Monaco or Barcelona would be a struggle for us. Monaco doesn't have any meaningful long straights, and the first corner of Barcelona isn't anywhere near technical enough.
Between the 3, RB, Mclaren, and Ferrari, Ferrari was the slowest and this is w/o DRS. Ferrari posted a top speed of 316kph.
I'll post some analysis here so everyone can see.
Still some work to do in the Ferrari's but definitely headed in the right direction. We just need some tweaks here and there and it will basically be up to the drivers and tire strat.
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