Ex-Ferrari boss declares Maranello must return to the ‘top of the world’

Ferrari will have to desperately work over their 2024 season form and start to score well to have a chance at championship contention.

Ex-Ferrari boss declares Maranello must return to the ‘top of the world’

Carlos Sainz, Fred Vasseur and Charles Leclerc (via IMAGO)

Ferrari had started the 2024 season off in a great fashion after closely following Red Bull’s pace. The Italian constructor had come extremely close to ousting Milton Keynes from the top spot. However, Maranello showcased a slump in performance and quickly fell down the pecking order. As a result, former Ferrari boss Luca Cordero di Montezemolo shared his thoughts on the downfall.

The Italian constructor is a team with the most amount of history in Formula 1. Hence, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo noted that one could learn how to win from Ferrari. The former boss claimed that podium finishes were no longer satisfactory. As a result, Maranello must immediately return to the top of the world in terms of performance.

What can you learn from Italian sport? To win, podiums are no longer enough. Ferrari must return to the roof of the world.
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo told Sports Courier

Ferrari implemented a major upgrade package ahead of the Emilia-Romagna GP. The team has since started to worsen in performance despite the drivers scoring two race wins in the 2024 season. Charles Leclerc‘s Monaco GP victory has been followed by a major performance slump. Hence, the team is attempting its best to score a comeback from the struggles.

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Ferrari to implement major upgrades over the remainder of the 2024 season

Ferrari has attempted to revive performances after suffering from the slump. However, the summer break will provide the team with crucial time to work on the challenger. As a result, the Italian constructor is already planning some major changes to the chassis in the coming few races. The team is expected to undergo a ‘relaunch phase’.

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc (via IMAGO)
Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc (via IMAGO)

According to racingnews365, the upgrades in the chassis will not only be upon the aerodynamic side. On the contrary, the suspension and the internal kinematics of the challenger will also be addressed in the upcoming upgrades. The minimal but crucial changes in the suspension are believed to address the dynamic issues of the SF-24 chassis.

Hence, the coming few races will be extremely interesting to witness how the team upgrades pan out. Ferrari has continued to lose ground to Mercedes amidst the performance slump. The team must take great learnings in the season to accommodate Lewis Hamilton with the best possible opportunities.

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