Ferrari knows the importance of the 2022 season and this year has preferred to focus on maximizing the potential of the car from a configuration point of view, but without spending resources on evolving aerodynamically.
The season 2021 It is not like the others. Two world titles are at stake, but the foundations are also laid for the success or failure of the new era that will begin with the introduction of a completely different technical regulation.
Therefore, getting the management of the available resources right in a season in which the budget limit has also come into force is vital to meet the objectives. Y Ferrari he knows that fighting for third place in the constructors’ championship is nothing more than a minor prize that does not satisfy the need for victory of a mythical brand.
“Part of the focus has been more on exploiting the car’s full potential”
So, Mattia binotto It is clear that development resources should not be devoted to this season’s car and the team’s focus has been to maximize the potential of the material available.
“You have to be aware that the car itself is exactly the same as we had in Bahrain, with very few changes. Part of the focus has been more on trying to exploit the car’s full potential during the weekends., says the Ferrari director.
«Somehow, like this we make sure we do the right job in terms of setup and how to approach the weekend, tire management, strategy too. I would say that since the beginning of the year we have made progress in those areas, ”says Binotto.
“We have only had two weekends where we made inappropriate decisions regarding strategy. From here, I think there is still room for improvement and that is what we are focusing on, but so far I think we have made progress. The team is becoming more and more united, not only in terms of spirit, but in the way they act on the weekends », concludes the Italian.
After nine Grand Prix disputed, Ferrari has 122 points and is fourth in the constructors’ championship, with McLaren 19 points ahead and AlphaTauri 74 behind.