What can we expect from Ferrari in the final eight races of the 2023 F1 season?

Red Bull Racing Dutch driver Max Verstappen clinched his tenth consecutive victory at Monza, resilient in the face of Ferrari’s challenge. The Austrian side celebrated a 1-2 finish in the Italian Grand Prix, while the Ferrari duo of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc fiercely contended for a place on the podium. Within the Maranello team, a gripping showdown unfolded, culminating in Carlos Sainz securing a podium spot after a tenacious defense throughout the race. Mercedes followed closely, trailed by McLaren and Aston Martin, with Bottas earning a point for Alfa Romeo.

The battle for third place between Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc was riveting, with the teammates engaged in a fierce duel during the final stages. Ferrari instructed the Monegasque driver to “exercise caution,” yet the Italian garage endured several tense moments.

What can we expect from Ferrari in the upcoming GPs?
Given the many fluctuations in the performance of the SF-23, it’s really difficult to say. What’s most impressive is how the drivers have managed a careful tire management, in a race that saw them constantly under pressure and with fairly hot track temperatures (always above 40°C). We would like to hope and say that the level shown today can be replicated in the upcoming races, but we cannot be certain. Singapore, being a city circuit, could favor the Scuderia, although a highly competitive return is expected from Aston Martin, McLaren, and Mercedes. Japan could serve as something of a key test.

The 2023 Formula 1 championship seems seemingly over, but for the engineers, it’s important to keep pushing and constantly assess the car’s performance in each race from here until the end of the season. The cars that will be the stars of the 2024 season will essentially derive from the development of those currently in use. Every piece of data collected will be crucial for a better understanding of the current regulations and to be ready for the resumption of activities in March. Nothing should be left to chance.

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