Ferrari’s team boss, Fred Vasseur, says the squad is “pushing like hell” to solve its persistent high-speed bouncing issue.
The troublesome bouncing began after they introduced a new floor during the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite back-to-back tests in Silverstone and temporary fixes, the problem still exists. After the summer break, Ferrari aims to find a permanent solution.
The issue was less noticeable in Spa, but it’s expected to return at Zandvoort unless Ferrari can implement a fix after the mandatory two-week summer shutdown.
Fred Vasseur emphasized the importance of resolving the bouncing. ii he said after the Belgian Grand Prix.
ii Vasseur elaborated.
Ferrari’s performance stabilized somewhat in Hungary and Belgium, yet the improved performance wasn’t enough. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz struggled in Spa, finishing fourth and seventh, respectively, after George Russell’s disqualification.
Vasseur pointed out that the challenge lies in the thin margin teams are working with to gain a performance edge. ii he stated.
Carlos Sainz wasn’t convinced Ferrari had made significant progress. ii he remarked.
Charles Leclerc shared his frustration, expressing that despite starting from pole, they still finished fourth. ii Leclerc said.
Ferrari’s challenge after the summer break will be crucial as they continue to chase down a solution to this elusive problem.
Ferrari is in a race against time to solve the bouncing issue and boost performance. The upcoming races will be pivotal in determining if their efforts pay off.
