Formula 1 tests conclude: here are the words from Ferrari’s reserve drivers at the Prancing Horse team.
The Formula 1 season has officially concluded, with post-season testing in Abu Dhabi. Ferrari recorded the fastest time, with Charles Leclerc leading, but also saw successful performances from his brother Arthur and 499P driver Antonio Fuoco.
Drivers’ words
Antonio Fuoco spoke about the post-season tests in Abu Dhabi to Ferrari’s media: “It was important for me to have the opportunity to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car of this generation, after driving the F1-75 a few weeks ago in Fiorano. Being able to do it here in Abu Dhabi, just days after the Grand Prix, allows for particularly meaningful comparisons, as we were able to collect data under similar weather and track conditions.”
“For me, spending so much time in the simulator, it was also crucial to work on correlation: tomorrow we’ll return to Maranello where we’ll check some of the data gathered here. Then we’ll take a few days off for the Christmas break and then get back to work with maximum enthusiasm for a 2025 in which we want to be even more competitive” , Fuoco ended.
Arthur Leclerc shared similar sentiments: “It was great to get back in the car so soon after the first practice session. Today, I was able to enjoy the SF-24 much more, and with the team, we carried out an intense program to try different things and gather data that we’ll analyze over the next few days.”
“It was once again special to have Charles on the other side of the garage and to be out on track with so many strong drivers. Now we have another week of work in Maranello before taking a short break for the end of the year. Then, 2025 will begin, which I can already foresee will be very challenging.”
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