Ferrari arrives at Spa with an important update for his SF -25, designed to fill the gap with the leaders. To draw all the juice, the Scuderia concentrates its efforts on the launch of the weekend with the free tests and the sprint in order to immediately install its optimized package.
“The Belgian Grand Prix is the first step in the last double races before the summer break. We worked hard at the factory to provide additional improvements to the SF-25. Therefore, one of our objectives this weekend will be to ensure that we maximize its potential from the start. As always during a Sprint weekend, a good start with a free test session will be weekend. ” Declares Fred Vasseur, Source: nextgen-auto.com
The Sprint format changes the situation: less margin of error, a tight timing, and above all a rapid qualification on Friday. Frédéric Vasseur underlines: the objective is clear, put the SF – 25 in ideal situations from the first sessions to secure each phase.
SPA, a real climate challenge
Between red water, stiffen and blanched, the weather plays the spoilsport. On a 7.004 km round with high rain potential, tire settings and management are crucial. Ferrari also insists on the precision of the fuel level to stay as light as possible while avoiding the traps of consumption.
“Due to the length of the tower, fuel consumption is high, but the climbs and descents return time to the turn sensitive to weight. So you have to make sure to estimate the exact fuel consumption and take the right amount of fuel, in order to be as light as possible. At SPA, you have to expect the unexpected. Rain and cold are just as probable as the sun and heat.” Explains the engineer of the Scuderia, source: nextgen-auto.com
Worried engine, tuppinating details
Roel Sourbron, engine engineer, recalls the importance of the two long full load phases up to 23 s continuously putting the power unit to the test. SPA requires power, stability and reliability: Suffice to say that the SF -25 must remain efficient without fail … even in the rain or after a failed departure.
“The circuit is particularly demanding for the combustion engine in sunny and dry conditions, because the engine operates at its full potential, which requires maximum performance. However, under cold and humid conditions, the internal components of the engine are requested in a completely different way, because they are subject to longer periods of extremely high combustion pressures. Due to the location of the circuit. is 461 meters above sea level and has a total drop of more than 100 meters, atmospheric pressure fluctuations can also impose additional constraints on the turbo. ” Testifies Sourbron, Source: nextgen-auto.com
Ferrari addresses SPA method with method: between sprint, capricious weather and technical constraints, the Scuderia is focusing on a perfect execution to make the most of its SF – 25. Without faulty fault.
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GP from Belgium: Ferrari does not want to leave anything to chance at Spa
Between announced rain, sprint format and demanding circuit, Ferrari reveals a rigorous strategy to maximize the performance of its SF-25 in Belgium. Objective: optimize everything in the first round of wheel to confirm the shape of the moment.
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