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Standing as the most famous team in F1 history, the expectations on Ferrari to perform at their best are relentless year in, year out. While they have certainly improved on last year, 2024 has still been full of highs and lows for the Scuderia, going from emphatic race wins to team mate tussles and everything in between. Here’s the iconic team’s half term report…
Best finish
Carlos Sainz – 1st in Australia; Charles Leclerc – 1st in Monaco
Ferrari have undoubtedly had flashes of brilliance this year, claiming two race wins earlier in the season on outings in Australia and Monaco. Considering that they appeared to be Red Bull’s closest rival in the opening races, tallying up just two victories could be a slight disappointment, especially as the field is significantly more open this year.
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Looking on the bright side, the team’s wins have come in magnificent fashion; they claimed the first non-Red Bull victory of the season with Sainz, while Leclerc conquered his infamous Monaco home curse.
At the Australian Grand Prix, Sainz took advantage of Max Verstappen’s early technical issues and built up a solid lead over his competitors, beating his team mate to the chequered flag to take the third victory of his career.
Leclerc’s home race win was even more satisfying, ending a string of misfortune that annually saw him lose out in Monaco. It was a classic Ferrari victory: tifosi tears of joy, a sea of red, and a moment truly for the history books.
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