Ferrari still has a hope of the constructors’ world title, and Frédéric Vasseur, the team director, hopes to achieve good performances, on a track which should naturally suit the SF-24s of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz less well.
“The second race of this final hat-trick of races of the season takes us from the cold desert of Las Vegas, where we closed the championship gap to McLaren to 24 points, to the much warmer climate of Losail” Vasseur said.
“Besides the change in temperature, the circuits themselves couldn’t be more different, as we go from a circuit with right-angle turns and long straights to a circuit with many high-speed corners, which , on paper, does not play to our strengths.”
“The Qatar GP is the last Sprint weekend of the year, which means as always that the work of the teams at the grassroots takes on more importance than usual, since there is only one only free practice session There are 59 points at stake, but this is not the time to do calculations.
“All we can do is do everything we can to ensure that Charles and Carlos can get the maximum performance out of the SF-24. We have seen, especially in recent races, that Formula 1 as a whole is operating at a very high level right now.”
“The smallest detail often makes the difference and overturns the accepted status quo. It is time to give a final push over the next two weekends and our drivers, our engineers and all members of the team, both on the circuit that in Maranello, are ready to give the best of themselves!”
Car assembly manager at Maranello, Fabio Bellosi, explains the challenges of Qatar at the end of the season, when the cars are mechanically tired: “This race is extremely difficult due to the characteristics of the track and the extremely difficult conditions. hot, typical of a desert climate.
“Therefore, everything related to engine and brake cooling is crucial and must be managed down to the smallest detail. The Losail track is also difficult from a structural point of view due to the loads imposed on the car on the track, on the chassis and in terms of tire management.”
Scuderia employees are experiencing a difficult Grand Prix in Qatar with the heat and the time difference: “For these last two races it is essential to stay focused, because at the end of the season it is easy to lose concentration. The body has to deal with a significant time difference and we go from very cold conditions in Las Vegas to extreme heat in Qatar.”
“It is essential to rest as much as possible and adapt quickly to give your best. From a logistical point of view, we are therefore organized in such a way that all team members can take advantage of the first days of the week to take the time to relax for a while.”
The Italian is obviously honored to represent the colors of Ferrari for several years: “It’s a great honor and a feeling of pride, but it’s also a real responsibility to represent such a prestigious brand and everyone who works so hard for this team. We are ambassadors of the brand and we are incredibly proud of it. proud.”
