The 2023 F1 machine, which is being developed as the Ferrari F1 project name “675”, will “remain faithful” to the concept of this season’s F1-75, but will be “faster and more reliable”. F1 team principal Mattia Binotto said.
Ferrari introduced the F1-75 with a different sidepod appearance from its rivals at the start of F1’s ground effects aero era. This design approach was considered successful as he won two of his first three races (Bahrain and Australia).
But as the season progressed, the Ferrari F1-75 began to catch up with the Red Bull RB18, before Ferrari fell short in a development war and even Mercedes closed the gap late in the championship.
In the end, Ferrari finished the season second in both championships, with just two additional wins, Silverstone and Austria.
“We have to focus on making the car faster and more reliable,” Ferrari F1 team boss Mattia Binotto, who is set to leave at the end of the season, said in Abu Dhabi.
“They are the keys to fighting at the top for the whole season.”
Mattia Binotto, who has submitted his resignation after the season and is leaving Ferrari at the end of the year, has revealed that Scuderia Ferrari will remain true to its 2022 design concept, not following Red Bull’s or anyone else’s sidepod philosophy. I affirmed no.
“We don’t imitate anyone,” said Mattia Binotto.
“The F1-75 is a great starting point. We are staying true to the concept and trying to improve performance in all areas.”
It is also said that Ferrari can expect a more reliable F1 engine in 2023.
Initially, it was believed that the TD39 was largely responsible for Ferrari’s failure to win races in the final stages of the season. FIA technical directives were introduced mid-season to curb porpoise and limit the amount the car floor flexes. And Italian journalist Leo Turrini said the engine was the cause of the slump.
“It’s no longer a mystery that the Maranello power unit has never run at maximum power levels, maybe 25/30 hp or 0.6-0.7 seconds per lap,” said Leo Truni.
Leo Touruni, who has spoken of the “flaky reliability” of Ferrari’s F1 power unit, explained that Ferrari has been hit to get it right in “an important way for next year”.
Formu1a.uno backed this claim, stating that instead of a quick fix for 2022, Ferrari engine chief Enrico Gualtieri and his team will “build new parts aimed at fixing these issues decisively.” We are focused on production,” he said.
The 2022 season saw significant improvement over the last two years, when Ferrari failed to score a win, but it wasn’t enough to save Mattia Binotto’s job.
After winning the season opener and once again the flag was hoisted outside Maranello’s headquarters in Bahrain, Tifosi began to believe he could be crowned Formula 1 world champion for the first time since 2007.
But it wasn’t. Reliability issues, a failed strategy, a failed floor upgrade, a TD39, a lack of funding within the budget cap, and having to reduce engine power all meant a first loser finish in 2nd place. .
Mattia Binotto paid the biggest price. Chairman John Elkann could fire him. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali said second place was “not good enough” for Ferrari.
Ferrari’s new F1 team principal, whoever it is, faces the daunting task of revitalizing a team that has lost credibility in 2022.
In addition to what Mattia Binotto called a “faster and more reliable” car, confidence within the team is probably the number one task for Ferrari if it wants to challenge for the 2023 title. It will be the biggest job.
