why technicians are optimistic – Corriere.it

The optimism comes from the technicians. They have retouched the most sensitive parts of the Ferrari 2022 to arrive at presenting an SF-23, full of “new things” that are not noticed at first glance. Other than Valentine’s Day: guests kept at a distance by the Reds; Leclerc and Sainz forced into brief effusions before the tête-à-tête scheduled for today: 100 km after the 5 laps done yesterday.

The drivers can’t wait, intent on settling old accounts with the enemy and settling internal priorities, while Fred Vasseur, the first in the hierarchical order, the latest arrival in Maranello, tries to understand and then do and say according to his own style. He will count the stopwatch, starting with next week’s tests, but those who worked on the project release reassuring expressions, accompanied by technical contents.

They concern the engine, more powerful and solid; affect the entire aerodynamic sector, starting with a new front suspension. The goal was to increase speed by improving pace. Achieved, apparently, by shortening the “nose” which now connects to the third profile of the front wing, leaving the fourth free. The bottom has changed, with no more step, the power steering box has been lowered. Enrico Cardile, Ferrari director is aware that the “anti-jumping” rules lead to half a second higher lap times. Handicaps that Ferrari think they have canceled abundantly. In short, everything that was already good has been improved. The rest will depend on the tools in the hands of Verstappen, Perez, Hamilton and Russell. All people intent on putting this troubled Emilian family on the cross once again.