For the upcoming Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari is set to deploy its engine upgrade allowed under the ADUO regulations, alongside introducing aerodynamic refinements and bespoke components tailored specifically for their home circuit.
After completing durability assessments and confirming that the team trails the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) standard by more than 4%—granting them the right to two engine developments this year—the Italian outfit has taken swift action to implement its updated power unit.
Engineers at Maranello, under the leadership of Enrico Gualtieri, have approved the debut of the fresh propulsion system, which incorporates a redesigned turbocharger and combustion chamber. This modification is projected to yield an extra 15 horsepower, effectively cutting in half their gap to the Mercedes engine, which remains the benchmark for overall performance. Furthermore, specialized fuel formulated by Shell is anticipated to provide an additional competitive edge.
Having successfully cleared strict durability criteria during extensive dyno testing, the ADUO-approved 067/7 power unit is ready. Consequently, Ferrari is targeting a standout performance before their passionate fans at Monza, with technicians focusing on maximizing top-end power and adjusting the torque curve to optimize the deployment of hybrid energy.
Additionally, the Scuderia is debuting a newly designed, low-drag variant of the Macarena rear wing that has not been run earlier in the season, as well as modifications to the blown exhaust system, which could be adjusted further to minimize aerodynamic resistance on the high-speed Monza straights.
Lewis Hamilton representing Ferrari
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Sporting a special commemorative livery honoring Michael Schumacher’s legendary triumphs with the team, the Scuderia hopes the Italian Grand Prix will reignite their championship campaign following their failure to secure a podium finish in the two most recent races.
The Italian team’s prospects have been bolstered by news from the Mercedes camp, where it has been verified that Kimi Antonelli will start from the rear of the grid due to a complete engine swap. This penalty comes as a consequence of earlier technical problems that forced the Italian driver to exceed his allowed component limit.
Conversely, his Mercedes teammate George Russell is not scheduled for a penalty here, though Baku is being eyed as a potential venue for a change given its comparable high-speed nature. This leaves Mercedes with one car starting at the sharp end to challenge Ferrari’s ambitions.
The historic Monza circuit has rarely favored Ferrari in recent times, yielding a mere three victories over the past nineteen editions of the Italian GP. Nonetheless, the team recognizes the urgent need to respond, especially after being outpaced by McLaren in recent weeks and falling 87 points adrift of Mercedes in the battle for the constructors’ title.
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