Live Updates for the 2024 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix Qualifying Session!

Follow along with our live text coverage of the qualifying rounds for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Check out the outcomes from the last practice session in Mexico.

The list of names includes Piastri, Norris, Sainz, Verstappen, Hamilton, Leclerc, Tsunoda, Russell, Magnussen, and Lawson.

In the last practice session, Piastri led McLaren to secure the top two positions, while Sainz finished closely in third place.

The top ten includes Piastri, Norris, Sainz, Verstappen, Hamilton, Leclerc, Tsunoda, Russell, Lawson, and Albon.

Sainz secures third place, trailing by 0.3 seconds. Leclerc ends up in sixth, 0.7 seconds behind Piastri.

Piastri moves in front of Norris, with a narrow margin of 0.059 seconds separating them. Hamilton takes the fourth position, trailing closely behind Verstappen.

The Red Bull driver clocked a time of 1 minute and 17.003 seconds, placing him 0.3 seconds in front of Sainz.

Sainz holds the lead, followed by Leclerc, Tsunoda, Norris, Colapinto, Piastri, Perez, Hamilton, Russell, and Magnussen in that order.

Leclerc has just set a new fastest time for the session at 1 minute 17.334 seconds.

A mechanic from Leclerc's team slipped while guiding the Ferrari driver out of the garage.

The technician expertly manages the situation with a smooth maneuver, resulting in no injuries or harm.

Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg, Sergio Perez, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen.

Carlos Sainz managed to clock in at 1 minute and 17.447 seconds, placing him 0.169 seconds ahead of Leclerc. Strangely enough, Sainz did not achieve a personal record in any of the individual sectors.

The Ferrari driver clocked a time of 1 minute and 17.616 seconds, outpacing Sainz by 0.2 seconds. Ferrari's strong performance carries on.

Towards the conclusion of the lap, he experiences a spin in the stadium section. Fortunately, he manages to avoid any damage by keeping his car away from the barriers.

The list includes Sainz, Leclerc, Norris, Hamilton, Russell, Piastri, Verstappen, Stroll, Alonso, and Hulkenberg.

Sainz leads the way with a time of 1 minute 17.825 seconds, edging out his teammate Leclerc by 0.064 seconds.

The seven-time world champion delivered a clean and precise lap, clocking in at 1 minute and 18.123 seconds, which was one-tenth faster than Russell's time.

Both Mercedes drivers have chosen to use the soft tires. Russell edges out Verstappen by just 0.045 seconds. Hamilton secures the third spot.

"To be frank, I’m lacking grip at the back, especially at lower speeds," Verstappen communicates via team radio.

Gasly appears alongside Verstappen on the timing charts, but there is a 1.5-second gap between them.

He begins the third practice session using the soft tires. His initial lap time is 1 minute 18.397 seconds. Verstappen is the sole driver on the circuit who has chosen to use the soft tires.

The last practice session of the weekend has begun in Mexico.

Red Bull has replaced Max Verstappen's power unit due to the problems he encountered during Friday's practice session.

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The third practice session is set to begin in a little more than 10 minutes.

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Sergio Perez explains that a braking problem was the cause of his poor performance during the F1 qualifying session in Mexico. He stated, "For the past three races, I've been unable to bring the car to a stop."

Sergio Perez disclosed that a persistent brake problem caused his qualifying mishap during the Mexico City Grand Prix in Formula 1, which took place in his home country.

Perez was eliminated in the first qualifying session as he faced difficulties maintaining speed.

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Perez's poor performance streak persists, with the exception of Baku, where he was in contention for a podium finish.

Since the Chinese Grand Prix back in April, Perez has not secured a top-three finish.

While addressing the media in Mexico, with Crash.net reporters on-site in the paddock, Perez detailed how a persistent brake problem is affecting his performance.

"I've been having a lot of trouble with braking," he explained. "Whenever I attempt to brake aggressively, I end up putting excessive force on the tires, which makes it really difficult for me to bring the car to a stop."

"For the past three races, I've been unable to bring the car to a stop as needed. I've had to adjust my braking significantly, which is evident in the data, but so far, we haven't found a solution."

Perez expressed dissatisfaction with how his RB20 was performing in slow corners, mentioning that he was struggling to get the car to turn effectively.

He mentioned, "The problem we're dealing with occurs mostly when moving in a straight line. I can't bring the car to a halt."

"I tend to slip frequently. Since everything depends on surface sensitivity, it becomes much more challenging."

Perez is set to begin the race from the 18th position on the starting grid, aiming to thrill his hometown supporters.

The driver from Mexico admitted that the problem with the brakes will probably affect his performance on Sunday.

He noted that the situation will be more challenging, as it also affects the long stretches. He expressed his intention to explore every option, work closely with the team, and determine what solutions they can come up with.

"It's clearly quite frustrating. This is the grand prix where I genuinely want to perform well. Unfortunately, this race has been quite challenging and complicated."

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Lineup for Today's F1 Race in Mexico City

Here is how the starting positions are arranged for the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Here is the lineup for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Carlos Sainz secured the top starting spot for the Mexico City Grand Prix, achieving his inaugural pole position of the F1 2024 season.

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The departing Ferrari driver will line up on the front row alongside Max Verstappen, the leader of the world championship, who managed to outperform his title contender, Lando Norris, who will start from third position.

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari will begin the race in fourth position, with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes following him.

Kevin Magnussen will start from the seventh position, placing him in front of Pierre Gasly from Alpine, Alex Albon representing Williams, and his Haas colleague, Nico Hulkenberg.

Oscar Piastri of McLaren finds himself in 17th position following an underwhelming exit in the first qualifying round. Meanwhile, Sergio Perez will begin his home race from a less-than-ideal 18th place, having also been eliminated during Q1.

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Charles Leclerc openly admits feeling lost after the qualifying session for the Mexico City Grand Prix, describing his performance as underwhelming.

Charles Leclerc admitted that he has been lacking speed throughout the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.

Charles Leclerc managed to clinch a fourth-place start for Sunday's race, whereas his Ferrari teammate, Carlos Sainz, achieved the pole position.

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The driver from Monaco completed a rough final lap during the Q3 session, encountering oversteer issues in the middle section of the lap.

Throughout the weekend's sessions in Mexico, Leclerc has consistently lagged behind Sainz in terms of speed.

In an interview with Sky Sports F1 following the qualifying session, Leclerc provided a candid evaluation of how he performed.

"I felt completely lost," Leclerc stated. "During the second practice session, as soon as I got into the car, I realized I just didn't have the right sensation."

During the third practice session, I didn't perform well, and my performance in the qualifying session was also lacking. Achieving fourth place was the best I could manage.

At the Circuit of the Americas, the situation was much the same, as Leclerc faced challenges during qualifying but delivered his strongest performance during the race.

Charles Leclerc surged to the front during the first lap of the United States Grand Prix, despite beginning the race from fourth position.

He led the race from the beginning and clinched his third victory of the season.

Leclerc expressed a sliver of hope, noting that he believes his race pace was the quickest based on yesterday's performance.

"Based on the race pace observed yesterday, I'm facing a tougher challenge starting from the fourth position. I just wasn't feeling it."

"My driving style tends to make low-grip tracks, like Monza and this one, more challenging, particularly during qualifying. However, things went well for me in the race at Monza."

"I'm quite sure that our speed during the race will be strong tomorrow, but I'll need an excellent start to compete for victory."

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Lando Norris emphasizes that the new floor is meeting the team's expectations, even though there's a 0.3-second gap. He stated, "If the improvement was two or three-tenths of a second, we would likely be in first place. However, the changes are minor, and probably not as significant as some might assume from the outside."

Lando Norris has affirmed that McLaren's latest floor upgrade is "meeting the team's expectations" even though they were 0.3 seconds slower than Ferrari during the Formula 1 qualifying session for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Norris is set to begin Sunday's race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez from the third position on the starting grid.

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During the last practice session, McLaren secured the top two positions, but their performance declined as the qualifying rounds continued.

In their last race in Austin, the team from Woking was thoroughly defeated by Ferrari, prompting McLaren to unveil a new floor update for this weekend's competition.

Despite being approximately three-tenths of a second behind Carlos Sainz, Norris has affirmed that the recent upgrade is functioning as expected.

During the FIA press conference in Mexico, with Crash.net reporting live from the paddock, Norris stated, "No, it is meeting the team's expectations perfectly. It is beneficial. But yes."

"If the upgrade improved our performance by two or three-tenths of a second, achieving first place would be straightforward. However, we're discussing very minor enhancements, and the actual impact is likely much smaller than what outsiders might assume."

"When discussing improvements, people typically refer to gains of one, two, or three-tenths, and sometimes it's even less than that. Indeed."

Norris believes he pushed his McLaren to its fullest potential during qualifying, acknowledging that he was "pushing the boundaries" on his last lap in Q3.

Looking back on the qualifying session, Norris commented, "I was pushing to the maximum; going faster wasn’t possible for me. It seemed that the others just weren't able to fully capitalize on their runs. I was nearly locking up and making errors at almost every corner."

During my lap in Q3, I managed to achieve that, but I certainly didn't have an extra three-tenths of a second to spare. It was more about them speeding up. I had already pushed the car to its maximum potential in Q1 and Q2.

"Initially, it seemed like we were the favorites, but from the first practice session, Ferrari has been the team to watch, with Carlos leading the pack today. It will be tough to surpass them tomorrow."

Norris aims to reduce Max Verstappen's 57-point advantage in the drivers' championship, as the Red Bull driver will begin the race just ahead of him in second position.

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Lewis Hamilton was confused about why his newly upgraded Mercedes F1 car did not perform as swiftly during the qualifying round as he had anticipated.

Lewis Hamilton was confused about why the improved Mercedes F1 vehicle wasn't faster after his teammate, George Russell, outperformed him in qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

At the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez this weekend, Mercedes is trying out different setups. Hamilton is driving the newest upgraded W15 model, whereas Russell is using an older version.

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In the most recent qualifying session, Hamilton was outpaced by Russell, as Mercedes secured both fifth and sixth positions on the grid. The seven-time world champion finished three-tenths of a second behind his teammate and was seven-tenths slower than the fastest time.

Hamilton expressed that the performance in P3 was satisfactory and seemed to indicate they were progressing well. He chose not to alter anything.

"We simply attached the wing and I thought, 'Alright, let's keep it as it is.' We didn't have many options to improve the car's setup. The car's performance is at its current level."

"We moved into the qualifying rounds and suddenly I had no grip at the back of the car. It felt completely reversed. The car behaves in a very peculiar way. I'm curious to analyze the data since I'm driving the upgraded model, which is supposed to be faster. However, I don't believe it is."

During his last lap in the Q3 session, Hamilton experienced a sideways slide, highlighting the challenges of maneuvering the W15.

Mercedes has experienced a series of crashes lately, as Russell's incident during Friday's practice marked the fourth crash in as many days of track activity.

This incident occurred following his accident during the qualifying rounds of the United States Grand Prix, just one day prior to Hamilton losing control and spinning on the second lap of the Austin race.

When questioned about the reasons behind the ongoing issues with Mercedes' car affecting both drivers, Hamilton responded: "Honestly, not much. The car is experiencing three-wheeling, and the ride height fluctuates by 15mm. When this happens, it essentially causes everything to fail."

After failing to finish in his previous race at the Circuit of the Americas, Hamilton is not anticipating much success in the upcoming grand prix on Sunday.

"We're expecting to receive a significant amount of data tomorrow, but I doubt we'll be able to match the performance of those in front of us," he stated. "They have a considerable lead over us."

"Let's observe how everything unfolds. My main goal is to simply finish the race this time around."

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Title: George Russell Compelled to Use Older Floor Design Due to Avoidable Accidents

Body: George Russell disclosed that the floor currently installed on his Mercedes Formula 1 vehicle is the same one that was previously utilized during the Miami race.

George Russell disclosed that due to a series of "quite unnecessary" crashes, he has had to use a floor for his car that was last utilized during the Miami race.

Russell has been involved in two significant crashes over the course of two races, which has resulted in him missing out on Mercedes' latest

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Because of a lack of components, the British racer is using a floor design specific to the Miami race.

Despite this, he was still able to easily qualify ahead of his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton, who is using the latest upgrade.

The driver, who has claimed the world championship title seven times, expressed confusion about the new package's performance, saying: "I'm curious to analyze the results because I'm driving the upgraded car, which is supposed to be faster. However, it doesn't seem to be."

Following the qualifying session in Mexico, where Crash.net is on-site in the paddock, Russell confessed that securing P5 was the maximum achievable since his car is equipped with older components.

"We're still trying to figure out why FP1 went so well," he mentioned.

"Today turned out to be an excellent day. Starting from P3 on a track we competed on in Miami around 14 races ago, I believe we maximized our potential."

During the second practice session, Russell's Mercedes spun out of control at Turn 8, causing the session to be delayed for an extended period.

The Formula 1 driver, who has won two grand prix races, firmly stated that his recent series of accidents aren't due to "over-driving." Instead, he attributed them to the fact that "the car is unpredictable."

Thinking back to his accident on Friday, he said, "We fully understand what occurred. When you observe the Red Bulls, they glide over the kerb effortlessly."

"For the past two years, I've consistently driven over that curb on each lap. During the first practice session, I completed four laps with no issues while using the curb. But then, unexpectedly, as you saw in the replay, I hit it and it felt like I was bouncing like a kangaroo."

"It was truly disheartening. Over the past fortnight, I've placed a considerable amount of strain on the team due to a shortage of spare parts. This situation was avoidable, yet the cause remains unclear. It's not a result of aggressive driving; the car just suddenly reacts."

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Carlos Sainz shares how Lando Norris inspired his pole position lap in Formula 1. Sainz describes the approach he used exiting the last turn to secure the pole position in Mexico.

Carlos Sainz mentioned that he was motivated by his previous F1 teammate, Lando Norris, as he secured the pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

The Ferrari driver who is set to leave the team secured his first pole position of the season at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, surpassing Red Bull's Max Verstappen by 0.225 seconds during the qualifying session.

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During the last lap of Q3, Sainz was observed following a distinctive path by staying close to the pit wall as he came out of the last turn. He later explained that this is a strategy employed by his ex-McLaren teammate Norris.

Sainz clarified, "That's just something Lando typically enjoys doing. I believe it originates from iRacing or something similar."

"He prefers running short distances to the finish line, and I thought, 'why not try reducing the distance slightly, since I have nothing to lose? If it makes me a thousandth or two-thousandths of a second quicker, it’s worth it. However, I'll make sure I don’t miss any of them out there.'"

"I recall that during our time at McLaren, he often did that, and I found it somewhat confusing."

The topic of tire preparation has been a significant point of discussion at Ferrari in recent races. The team has observed that while their performance during the race is consistently strong, there seems to be something missing during qualifying sessions.

The car model for this year performs well with tire management. However, this can occasionally result in difficulty during qualifying sessions, as it may not be possible to fully utilize the potential of the soft tires on the initial timed lap.

During the three-week pause, we concentrated on certain aspects, and when we arrived in Austin and Mexico, it appeared that our efforts were fruitful.

Sainz expressed that achieving his first pole position of the year felt incredibly rewarding, especially after completing a lap that was challenging to assemble.

"It was a great feeling, as it's unusual to have such powerful laps in Mexico," he commented.

"There was a significant amount of sliding during the lap, making it quite challenging to piece a perfect lap together. In Q3, my laps were nearly flawless, and I'm thrilled to secure pole position and reaffirm the strong performance we showed in Austin."

"During the final qualifying lap in Austin, things were looking promising, so I had positive expectations for the race in Mexico, and we succeeded in maintaining that momentum."

Sainz expressed his determination to do "whatever it takes" to maintain his lead during the extended drive to the first turn.

He stated that at the beginning, he intends to do everything possible to maintain his position in first place, as this is crucial in Mexico for keeping the cars and tires cool.

"I will put in my utmost effort. However, my main concentration is on the initial phase from zero to 100 and the launch. After that, it all hinges on how well my competitors begin and the quick, instinctive choices we all make at the start."

"I plan to rely on my gut feeling with the clear goal of emerging from that corner in first place."

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Max Verstappen cautions that fans should not anticipate miraculous outcomes, even after securing an impressive second place in Mexico's qualifying session. He has tempered hopes regarding Red Bull's chances against Ferrari for a win at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen has cautioned against anticipating extraordinary results from Red Bull in Sunday's Formula 1 race at the Mexico City Grand Prix, even though he has earned a spot on the front row of the starting grid.

Max Verstappen edged out his F1 championship contender, Lando Norris, to secure a position on the front row for the upcoming grand prix.

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The driver from the Netherlands was absent for most of Friday's practice sessions because of a problem with his engine and appeared to be lacking speed during the third practice session.

Despite being more than two-tenths of a second behind the pole position, Verstappen expressed his happiness with the outcome of the qualifying session, calling it an "amazing achievement for our team."

During the FIA press conference in Mexico, with Crash.net in attendance at the paddock, Verstappen commented: "Yesterday, I managed to complete only about four laps—two with lower fuel and two with higher fuel—which essentially rendered the session useless as we gathered no valuable data."

"In my view, the third practice session was extremely important, and I aimed to complete as many laps as possible. We were lagging behind, and the car wasn't performing well, which made everything quite challenging. I anticipated a difficult qualifying session, but after making some last-minute tweaks, the situation began to improve."

"However, securing a position in the front row is, in my opinion, an outstanding achievement for our team."

In the previous race at the Circuit of the Americas, Verstappen succeeded in securing a spot on the front row during the qualifying session.

Nonetheless, compared to Ferrari and McLaren, Red Bull had difficulties maintaining competitive speed during the race.

Despite Norris receiving a debated five-second penalty, Verstappen managed to hold onto a spot on the podium.

As he considered the upcoming race, Verstappen acknowledged that he isn’t “anticipating any miracles.”

He mentioned that he doesn't anticipate any miraculous outcomes. He also remarked that Ferrari's speed in Austin was quite impressive.

"While McLaren might not have been at their best over the weekend, I believe they remained competitive during the race. I'm not entirely sure about the details, but we'll see what happens tomorrow."

On Sunday, Verstappen aims to widen his advantage in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship standings.

With five races remaining, he has a 57-point lead over Norris.

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Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton is significantly behind Michael Schumacher. In his opinion, Hamilton will perpetually remain far from reaching Michael's level.

Ralf Schumacher asserts that Lewis Hamilton will "never" surpass Michael Schumacher as the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time.

Hamilton has cemented his status as the most accomplished driver in the history of Formula 1, boasting seven championship titles, 105 race victories, and 104 pole positions.

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He requires another championship to surpass the record he currently holds with the iconic Michael Schumacher.

Michael's sibling, Ralf, reportedly told Gazzetta that Hamilton will never be able to match Michael.

"He will constantly be far removed from how I see things."

In Formula 1, it is the responsibility of the team to supply a car capable of winning a race.

"Everyone believed Lewis was capable of miraculous feats, but he ended up falling short of those expectations."

Ralf went on to say, "I often get questioned about whether Lewis is the greatest driver ever, given that he is surpassing numerous records set by my brother."

"I believe that Hamilton is undoubtedly the most formidable competitor of his era."

"However, it's challenging to draw comparisons between him and Michael."

"Alongside his remarkable skill, Hamilton has benefited from outstanding technical support at Mercedes. My brother hasn't always had such advantages."

Ralf Schumacher made a critical comparison between Hamilton and Max Verstappen, suggesting that Hamilton falls short.

Ralf stated that Max possesses greater talent than Lewis.

"This places him in a separate group."

"Michael was among the racers who stood out, similar to what Verstappen is currently achieving."

In 2025, if Hamilton joins Ferrari, it might become a legendary addition to his already remarkable career.

If he secures an eighth Formula 1 championship while racing for Ferrari, the team famously linked to Michael Schumacher's victories, he would hold the record for the most titles in history.

During a dominant era with Ferrari, Schumacher clinched five of his seven championships in a row.

He secured his initial pair of victories while racing for the Benetton team

After a three-year break from Formula 1, Schumacher returned to the sport to conclude his career with Mercedes. During this time, he helped establish the foundation for the team's initial phase, which eventually allowed Hamilton to lead Mercedes into a period of significant success.

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Toto Wolff believes that Lewis Hamilton will manage to succeed even with the "pressure" from Ferrari. Wolff suggests that when people claim something will be very challenging, it frequently turns out to be the opposite.

Toto Wolff has rejected the notion that Lewis Hamilton might face significant challenges at Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are nearing the end of their partnership as the record-breaking Formula 1 driver prepares to join Ferrari, the sport's most triumphant team.

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Hamilton aspires to achieve an unprecedented eighth Formula 1 championship title with Ferrari. However, he would be joining a team whose current performance is not as strong as that of McLaren and Red Bull.

Mercedes team principal, Wolff, mentioned to Motorsport that he believes numerous individuals are expressing concerns about the challenges Hamilton's transition will entail.

However, in many cases, when you claim that something will be very challenging, the reality tends to be quite different.

Ferrari is an exceptional team, filled with wonderful individuals, and driven by intense emotion and passion, which creates a lot of pressure.

"I think they will manage to collaborate with one another."

Wolff supports the idea of young talent Kimi Antonelli stepping in for Hamilton during his first year in the sport.

"As rivals aiming to surpass him next year, Kimi teaming up with George Russell undoubtedly adds energy and brings a sense of youthfulness," stated Wolff.

"Having an 18-year-old in the vehicle brings a noticeable sense of joy to your organization."

However, it's clear that there would be times when the team could have gained from Lewis's expertise.

Kimi will face a challenging learning process, but the team is making the correct decision, and everyone agrees that it wouldn't have been handled any other way.

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Hint emerges regarding Ferrari's 2025 Formula 1 car designed for Lewis Hamilton

Here's what Lewis Hamilton might anticipate…

Reports from Italy have revealed technical specifications of Ferrari's F1 car for the year 2025, which will be driven by Lewis Hamilton.

Next year, Hamilton is set to make a major move from Mercedes to Ferrari.

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He is set to receive a car that, at the moment, does not match the performance level of the Red Bull or McLaren vehicles.

Ferrari has assigned the code name 'Project 677' to its car for the upcoming year.

According to a report by Gazzetta, the new vehicle will include a pull rod suspension system at the front, marking a significant shift from the push rod system used in the current model.

The rear suspension will continue to use the existing pull rod setup, differing from the approaches used by Red Bull and McLaren.

According to the report, Ferrari's rear end plays a crucial role in the vehicle's performance and handling.

The back section of the SF-24 is a key factor that allows it to excel in managing tires, especially after the enhancements made during the summer break.

Despite this, Ferrari will persist in taking an unconventional approach. Their competitors prefer to use a push rod at the back.

However, the internal gearbox is going to be positioned in a somewhat different place.

The cooling system is set to undergo adjustments, giving aerodynamic experts increased flexibility with the lower side sections, although the changes are not considered drastic.

The technical team at Ferrari has undergone significant alterations in anticipation of Hamilton joining the team.

Enrico Cardile is set to depart and join Aston Martin, where he will take on the role of technical director.

Loic Serra, who has just joined Ferrari after leaving Mercedes, will take on the role of technical director for the chassis.

Serra and Hamilton collaborated during their time at Mercedes.

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