Ferrari names strength that is 'key to success' on Sprint weekends

Ferrari Head of Chassis, Enrico Cardile, believes the team's CFDmodelling has been a key strength that has enabled them to havesuccess on Sprint weekends. Carlos Sainz was third on the list ofmost points scored during the six Sprint race weekends this year,having scored 22 points and a single podium. Teammate CharlesLeclerc fared better with podiums having amassed two, but wasslightly lower down in fifth with just 21 points. Teams are given alimited amount of running on Sprint race weekends, owning to thesingle practice session format and jumping straight into qualifyingon Fridays. The format is set to be discussed for the future tohelp improve the spectacle . “I’m happy with the level ofcorrelation we’ve achieved, whether it’s CFD, wind tunnel or thedriving simulator,” he told AMuS . “They also help us understand.The harder part is finding a solution to the problems that arise."If you ask your tool the right questions, you will get the rightanswers. Since it’s a lab test, you have to test the right things.Exactly those as they appear in reality." Ferrari does better onSprint weekends Ferrari averaged the best finishes throughout theseason in Sprint race weekends between Leclerc and Sainz, whichCardile puts down to their preparation. “On a sprint weekend youonly have one hour to set up your car. You are much more dependenton your preparation, and that is the result of your simulations."We recognize that on average we perform better on sprint weekendscompared to other teams. That is one of our strengths.”