Frédéric Vasseur has revealed the challenges Ferrari will face at the Mexico GP, emphasizing the detailed work required on the SF-25.
The Scuderia’s Workforce Principal is energized after Austin: the stable consequence and the elimination of swirling rumors round Ferrari have created a extra relaxed ambiance. Nevertheless, the SF-25 will encounter a brand new set of challenges this weekend in Mexico, and right here is Fred Vasseur’s perspective forward of the race.
The Components 1 championship strikes from the flat plains of Texas to over 2,000 meters above sea stage in Mexico Metropolis for the Grand Prix within the Central American capital. The excessive altitude makes it one of the technically demanding races on the calendar. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez sits at 2,285 meters above sea stage. Because of this, skinny air turns into an important issue, affecting aerodynamic effectivity, element cooling, and tire administration. Ferrari can even introduce a brand new factor on the SF-25’s engine cowl.
The circuit format alternates lengthy straights with heavy braking zones and several other twisty sections. This usually encourages groups to plan a one-stop technique, counting on the often reasonable tire degradation in Mexico Metropolis. Nevertheless, altitude can alter this logic: pushing too arduous might overheat the tires, forcing an additional pit cease.
Vasseur: “The important thing shall be discovering the proper steadiness”
“In Austin, due to robust teamwork and assist from everybody in Maranello, we managed to finish one of many season’s most stable weekends. Sustaining this excessive stage of focus and willpower is essential for the ultimate a part of the 12 months. Mexico presents very completely different challenges, primarily because of the altitude, which impacts cooling, energy unit efficiency, aerodynamics, and tire conduct. The important thing shall be discovering the proper steadiness between all these components. The ambiance in Mexico is all the time unbelievable, fueled by the power and enthusiasm of the followers, which is felt all through the weekend,” Fred Vasseur defined.
Ferrari’s primary goal stays second place within the Constructors’ Championship, with a lead over Mercedes and Pink Bull that the Workforce Principal says the Italian workforce should exploit. After Charles Leclerc handed over his automobile to Dino Beganovic throughout early follow periods in Bahrain and Austria, it would now be Lewis Hamilton’s flip. In FP1 in Mexico, Antonio Fuoco will drive the SF-25 alongside Charles Leclerc. The 2 are shut associates and can have the ability to share the observe within the first session. Naturally, Hamilton will then return to his seat. The seven-time world champion must hand over the automobile once more in remaining 2025 races because of the necessary FIA regulation launched this 12 months.
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