After a long and difficult season for Ferrari, they look to next year to try and challenge Red Bull. With the 2024 season just a couple of months away, Ferrari has announced a jey information concerning their challenger for the 2024 season.
The first race of the 2024 season is scheduled to take place on 2nd March. This gives the teams just over 3 months after the final race of the 2023 season to prepare for the 2024 season. Ferrari is the first team to announce the launch date for the 2024 challenger.
Ferrari announces release date for the SF-24
Ferrari’s SF-24 is set to be revealed on February 13th, 2024. The livery of the Ferrari has been standard ever since their first race in F1. They have stuck to their classic red Ferrari since Enzo Ferrari revealed it in 1950.
Over the sports history, The Prancing Horses has won 15 WDCs and 16 WCCs. This is the most by any F1 team. However, for the past decade, they have not been able to win a championship. The last Championship won by Ferrari was during the 2008 season. Since then, they have remained to be a top team in F1, but unable to win a Championship.
📆 Ferrari’s 2024 Formula 1 competitor will be revealed on February 13 😍😍😍#F1 pic.twitter.com/b3LN2mRWsx
— Vincenzo Landino (@vincenzolandino) December 17, 2023
They did come close during the 2022 season but suffered from reliability issues throughout the season. During the 2023 season, Red Bull was completely dominant. Ferrari was the only other team to win a Grand Prix during the entire season.
During the car reveal for the SF-23, Ferrari had the best car launch of the year. They did it right on track in front of the Tifosi. As soon as the car was revealed, their drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz took the SF-23 for a drive around the Maranello testing track. We could see Ferrari do something similar during the SF-24’s launch in February.
Can Ferrari’s SF-24 challenge Red Bull’s RB20?
Going into the 2024 season, Ferrari’s main objective will be to challenge Red Bull and Max Verstappen for the Championship. There is no doubt that this will be an uphill task for the team and the drivers.
There are no major changes introduced for the 2024 season. So, we can expect Red Bull to remain strong for the 2024 season as well. However, Ferrari should stand a chance as they were inching closer and closer towards the end of the season. The Italian constructors will also have more Aerodynamic Testing time for the 2024 season. This will give them an advantage over Red Bull.
📰: Carlos Sainz sees his Singapore F1 win as proof that Ferrari can handle pressure. Capitalizing on Red Bull’s off-kilter weekend, Sainz secured pole and executed a strategic race, showcasing Ferrari’s ability to maximize opportunities. The win, in contrast to the challenging… pic.twitter.com/agE6br3TLw
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If the red cars can match Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s pace in 2024, it could lead to an interesting battle for the Championship. There is also a good chance that Mercedes and McLaren have their names in the ring for the Championship.
Ferrari has one of the strongest driver lineups on the grid. This should give them a good chance while battling for the WCC. If Sergio Perez struggles to perform with the RB20, it could give Ferrari the chance to use both their drivers to win the WCC.
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