Scuderia Ferrari is taking System 1 very significantly, whereas Lewis Hamilton and the Monegasque Charles Leclerc are in nice type and able to assist the group on the monitor in the course of the TCP assessments on the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. Many imagine that such a monitor testing can not present attention-grabbing insights, however it is very important perceive that it’s not only a easy shakedown. Quite the opposite, there are a lot of attention-grabbing technical features. In latest days, we mentioned them in varied articles, with a few essential references relating to the braking system and the ability unit developed by Lewis Hamilton.
Relating to the brakes, the Briton made his first method with Brembo’s system, as he beforehand used Carbon Industries for braking phases with Mercedes. It’s price highlighting the extremely optimistic suggestions from the seven-time System 1 world champion, who discovered Brembo’s merchandise to go well with him very effectively. That is notable contemplating the braking points he confronted in the course of the 2024 qualifying season, the place he struggled to be aggressive. Andrew Shovlin had beforehand defined the explanations for this. One other issue to not be underestimated is the 066/12 energy unit.
The engine examined by Lewis Hamilton at Fiorano on the SF-23 is the one he’ll use within the subsequent championship. It’s a energy unit totally different from the German one. Technically, it lacks the break up turbo, with the turbine and compressor positioned farther aside. As an alternative, the Ferrari design integrates the MGU-H and the turbo throughout the “V” shaped by the engine’s cylinder banks. Past this issue, the variations between the inner combustion engine and the hybrid system are vital when in comparison with the Mercedes answer.
Lewis Hamilton has due to this fact labored on refining his so-called “handbook reminiscence,” which helps him use the steering wheel and its varied controls shortly and with out wanting whereas driving. This studying section additionally happens via the simulator, after all, however on-track testing, resulting from its nature, is much extra demanding. Over the approaching days at Montmelo, these research will proceed for the seven-time System 1 world champion, nonetheless utilizing the 2023 automotive. Nonetheless, this time, the hours devoted to enhancing his know-how might be larger and extra centered on particular parameters.
There are further attention-grabbing concerns relating to doubtlessly noteworthy particulars. Important measures can present an excessive amount of precious suggestions, significantly for somebody like Lewis Hamilton, who’s new to driving a Ferrari. This particularly considerations the overall setup of the automotive. It’s no secret that each System 1 group, when returning to the identical monitor after a 12 months, even with a brand new automotive, begins by assessing the setup references saved beforehand. On this case, returning to Barcelona with the Ferrari SF-23, a 12 months and a half after the Italian group’s poor efficiency there, might be extremely helpful.
The competitiveness of the automotive alone doesn’t make the distinction in System 1, a degree that needs to be very clear to those that consider the game. Past the worth of the automotive itself, the sheer capability of the engineers to fine-tune it’s essential. That is exactly the world Ferrari will deal with, later evaluating the information collected with that from 2024. One other scorching matter associated to this issue considerations tires. Tires are the one level of contact with the reference airplane, and never realizing use them correctly “ruins” efficiency. Ferrari has numerous examples of this.
On this case as effectively, aero-mechanical settings play a key function. System 1 is pure know-how, which is why each single lap, even on an older automotive, can present extremely precious particulars. Though the 2025 tires characteristic a brand new development theoretically much less delicate to overheating, bettering tire administration might be essential in adapting to the brand new ones. The division devoted to automobile dynamics is in full swing, with vital and intense efforts underway, additionally due to the assist of Loic Serra.
The Frenchman, initially from Nancy, has set new work targets, a few of which might be examined over the approaching days. This refers back to the knowledge assortment methodology that might be carried out. This is a vital train, as having the ability to learn the collected info higher than others makes a distinction in interpretation. One in all Mercedes‘ strengths throughout its dominant period in tire administration lay exactly on this: the group’s ability in evaluating all parameters associated to the tires. Ferrari is refining this method, partly initiated within the 2024 System 1 season, satisfied it’ll carry substantial advantages.
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