With this victory, Ferrari has bridged the gap to the front-runners in the championship. Team Principal Bruno Famin expressed optimism about their progress. Leclerc’s win removes the millstone of past disappointments, and the Scuderia is poised for further success. Recently embarked on a two-day testing session at the Circuit Paul Ricard in France. The focus of this test was to evaluate wet-weather tyres and improve their performance for the 2025 season.
Second day of testing with @ScuderiaFerrari in Paul Ricard. @Charles_Leclerc drove on a 3.523 kms track layout, artificially watered with the circuit’s irrigation system, to reproduce as accurately as possible the conditions required to run on wet and intermediate tyres. pic.twitter.com/uy1CNA1Apx
— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) May 29, 2024
On the second day of testing, the track at Paul Ricard was artificially watered using the circuit’s irrigation system. The goal was to replicate wet and intermediate tyre conditions accurately. Pirelli, the official tyre supplier for Formula 1, introduced a new extreme wet compound for testing. This compound aims to enhance grip and stability in heavy rain conditions. Engineers closely monitored Leclerc’s lap times and feedback to assess the tyre’s performance.
Simone Berra, a Pirelli engineer, shed light on the test objectives: “We have two days of testing. The first is a dry session, while on the second day, we will wet the track. But the priority is to run on wet tyres to improve performance.” Berra emphasized the importance of accurate wet-weather simulations to refine tyre compounds.
Ferrari Wins Monaco GP After Car Modifications
Leclerc started from pole position and maintained control throughout the race. Despite two standing restarts, he managed the pace effectively, converting his sixth career win in Monte Carlo.
Ferrari opted for the Medium tyre compound, a strategic choice that paid off. Leclerc’s teammate, Carlos Sainz, also ran on Mediums, ensuring a strong front-row presence for the team. Ferrari opted for the Medium tyre compound, a strategic choice that paid off. Leclerc’s teammate, Carlos Sainz, also ran on Mediums, ensuring a strong front-row presence for the team.
For the second time in the 2024 season, Ferrari introduced a new rear wing design. The outer edges are sharper and more aggressive, enhancing aerodynamic performance. This modification allowed Leclerc to maintain stability through the tight corners of Monaco.
The changes to the rear wing necessitated adjustments in the rear suspension and engine cooling. Ferrari engineers introduced two new large outlets to optimize airflow and manage temperatures effectively.
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