In view of the new 2024 F1 season, Ferrari today, February 13, kicked off the presentation of the SF-24 car. An evolution of the SF-23 but which incorporates some concepts already seen in 2023. This year white and yellow in the livery.
Livery: very red with yellow and white details.
The most awaited single-seater has finally been presented. Ferrari focuses on red and officially unveils the red on the morning of February 13th SF-24. After last year's presentation, the Maranello team he chose to focus on the essentials, maximum discretion and virtual launch, even if the goal is to be in the fight with the Red Bulls and for the victory.
A single-seater that in its aesthetics does not stray too far from the old SF-23, except for the shades of white and yellow. Compared to other teams, the exposed carbon does not steal the show from the livery, it is well integrated even if present on the rear axle and sides.
Technical side: the SF-24 does not revolutionize but important innovations
La Ferrari SF-24 it is a very important single-seater for the Maranello team. After the dominance shown by Red Bull in the previous season, the red team is called upon to look for a few more victories; not only to bring the horse to the positions it deserves, but also to usher in a good 2025. With the introduction of the new regulation in 2026, it is reasonable to think there could be a 'freezing' of the 2024 cars in 2025. It is therefore right to prepare for the better because this single-seater could be worth two.
We start again from certainties. The presentation showed a suspension diagram of the Ferrari SF-24 unchanged compared to 2023, push rod at the front e pull rod at the rear. However, there are some interesting changes regarding the kinematics and inclination of the arms, all to guarantee a powerful anti-dive principle.
The different management of the arms it also allowed a different management of the flows directed towards the bellies and Venturi channels.
Taking a look at the images released we also find new things in the part that it's about bellies, definitely in line with the developments seen at the end of 2023. The different management of the arms it also allowed a different management of the flows directed towards the bellies and Venturi channels.
Ferrari, here is the SF-24 car: presentation and first filming day
Frederic Vasseur knows how to make promises, with the cars still in the pits, it's quite risky. Last season the SF-23 was only able to snatch one victory from Red Bull, so it's right to keep a low profile and work. The F1 single-seater is currently already on track on the circuit Fiorano for a quick shakedown. But the real tests will be held tomorrow 14 February where the new single-seater will be used for 200km.
The car whose veils were removed immense will be the one that will debut in the tests in Bahrain, but the one used for the 200 km filming day to be held in Fiorano. A presentation of the SF-24 that aims to preserve the real car but still leaves room for some interpretations.
Presentation of the SF-24 and immediately on track with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz
In the weeks preceding the presentation of the SF-24, Ferrari drivers had already taken to the track with the F175 at Fiorano and Barcelona simultaneously with the Pirelli tests. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, together with reserve pilots Arthur Leclerc and Oliver Bearman, took to the track to train and gather useful information for the new SF-24.
The data emerged from the simulator regarding the performance of the SF-24 they are a good omen, but they must be taken with gloves. Two years ago he deluded the Mercedes with the W13 and last year Ferrari with the SF-23.
“Low profile and work” is the slogan he carried forward Vasseur in recent months without Formula 1. Red Bull concluded the season as dominators but the SF-23 has rekindled hopes at the end of the season. Will the new SF-24 be up to the great task that awaits it? Will he lead the little horse to victory?
