Ferrari SF-24

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Ferrari SF-24
Carlos Sainz Chinese GP 2024.jpg
Carlos Sainz Jr. driving a SF-24 during qualifying session of the Chinese Grand Prix.
Category Formula One
Constructor Scuderia Ferrari
Designer(s) Enrico Cardile (Technical Director – Chassis)
Fabio Montecchi (Chief Engineer – Vehicle Concept) [1]
Enrico Racca (Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing)
Diego Ioverno (Chief Engineer – Vehicle Operations)
Tiziano Battistini (Head of Chassis Design)
Marco Adurno (Head of Vehicle Performance)
Loïc Bigois (Head of Aerodynamic Operations)
Diego Tondi (Head of Aerodynamic Developments)
Rory Byrne (Technical Consultant)
Predecessor Ferrari SF-23
Technical specifications
Chassis SF-24
Suspension (front)Double wishbone push-rod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone pull-rod
Engine Ferrari 066/12
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout 1.6 L (98 cu in) Turbo Rear-mid mounted
Electric motor Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission 8 forward + 1 reverse
Tyres
Competition history
Notable entrants Scuderia Ferrari
Notable drivers
Debut 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Ferrari SF-24 (also known by its internal name, Project 676) [2] is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Scuderia Ferrari that competes in the 2024 Formula One World Championship. It has currently been driven by Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc, with reserve driver Oliver Bearman replacing Sainz for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to the latter needing emergency surgery for appendicitis. [3] The SF-24 took its first victory with a returning Sainz in the following Australian Grand Prix with his teammate Leclerc behind him.

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Competitive history

The SF-24 made its competitive debut in the Bahrain Grand Prix where Carlos Sainz Jr. secured the team's first podium of the season finishing in third. Charles Leclerc, who qualified in second, finished the race in fourth after suffering from a brake issue throughout the race. [4]

For the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Sainz was withdrawn for the rest of the weekend after falliing ill. He was required to undergo surgery for appendicitis; replacing him was Ferrari reserve driver Oliver Bearman, who qualified eleventh and finished seventh. Leclerc, meanwhile, qualified in second and finished in third after Sergio Pérez overtook him earlier in the race. [5]

During the Australian Grand Prix, Sainz returned to race again after recovering for two weeks, and qualified 2nd. His team-mate, Leclerc, qualified 5th on the road, but was promoted to 4th on the grid, following a 3-place grid penalty for Sergio Pérez. Throughout qualifying, the Ferraris were pressuring Red Bull for pole. In the race itself, Sainz overtook pole sitter Max Verstappen on lap 2 for the lead, with the latter retiring due to brake failure on lap 4, his first retirement since the race's 2022 edition. Sainz led home team-mate Leclerc to win the Grand Prix, giving Ferrari and himself their first victory in 2024, as well as the team's first 1-2 finish since the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix. Leclerc secured the point for fastest lap. The race finished under the safety car following a last lap accident by George Russell, driving for Mercedes. [6]

For the Japanese Grand Prix, Sainz started 4th on the grid with team-mate Leclerc starting 8th. Ferrari were experimenting with a varied strategy with Sainz on a two-stop strategy with Leclerc on a one-stop strategy. Leclerc conserved his tyres brilliantly throughout his one stop strategy, on his way to finish in fourth. Sainz finished in third place, whilst slowly catching Sergio Pérez, who finished in second, in the last laps of the race. [7]

Complete Formula One results

Key
Key
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenOther points position
BlueOther classified position
Not classified, finished (NC)
PurpleNot classified, retired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Excluded (EX)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Withdrawn (WD)
Did not enter (empty cell)
AnnotationMeaning
P Pole position
F Fastest lap
Superscript
number
Points-scoring position
in sprint
YearEntrantPower unitTyresDriver nameGrands PrixPointsWCC pos.
BHR SAU AUS JPN CHN MIA EMI MON CAN ESP AUT GBR HUN BEL NED ITA AZE SIN USA MXC SAP LVG QAT ABU
2024 Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 066/12 P Flag of Monaco.svg Charles Leclerc 43F2F444151*2nd*
Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Sainz Jr. 3WD1355
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Bearman 7
Reference:

* Season still in progress.

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