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Originally Posted by Killed by Death
Ferrari’s Monza Upgrade:
- The bottom is crucial in this car generation. Ferrari debuts its first real evolution of this component at Monza after disappointing results with the Spanish version. Previously, elements like the bargeboards, sidewalk, and diffuser were visible, but now, teams hide critical features like the Venturi tunnels and complex under-car design. The new Monza specification includes major changes, evolving from the Montmelo version after poor post-Spain results, - especially after identifying the causes of the bouncing issue.
- Adjustments were made in the Venturi area and diffuser’s throat, affecting the bottom slide, SIS cover, and sidewalk introduced at Montmelo. However, these changes triggered unexpected bouncing, as Carlos Sainz noted, which impacted the SF-24's drivability, making it more of a downgrade than an upgrade. Vasseur's team worked between Austria and England to address these problems, introducing a revised version in Hungary, adjusted mainly through CFD rather than wind tunnel testing.
- This revision, blending Spain and Imola specifications, allowed Ferrari to compete in Hungary, SPA, and Zandvoort while preparing the update now debuting at Monza. This update is likely the last major development package of 2024. Initially, some components were planned for Monza, Baku, and Singapore, but Vasseur and his team chose to bring most updates to Monza, leaving only minor elements for the rest of the season.
- In Monza’s pitlane, the new bottom was briefly visible as Ferrari quickly mounted and reassembled it on Sainz's SF-24 while using Leclerc's car for pit stop practice. The Venturi Canal entrance area retains much of the design introduced in Spain, but other parts of the underbody have changed, including a revised slide design. The metal supports connecting the main bottom to the outer blade are now more prominent and longer on the SF-24. The sidewalk has also been revised, - with part of the bottom behind the highest section of the sidewalk now cut off, appearing more 'disconnected' from the rest of the bottom. Expected changes in the diffuser area remain hidden by Ferrari.
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Ferrari have pots of money to play within the budget , they haven't a Checo to cost them millions in repairs.