How Ferrari responded to a 2023 reality check amid its promising F1 revamp
Expectations were high following Fred Vasseur’s takeover as Maranello chief, but in 2023 Ferrari soon woke up to the reality of facing a transitional year
When Ferrari bravely launched its SF-23 challenger with a live installation run at Fiorano, the team declared its optimism over being able to fight for both world championships this year. That further fuelled the expectations of the ever-demanding tifosi. Much like the Real Madrids and FC Barcelonas of this world, failure is not an option for the Italian giant.
But Ferrari’s passionate fans were in for a rude awakening at the opening round in Bahrain when that optimism proved misplaced. Rather than fighting for titles, Ferrari ended up narrowly losing out to Mercedes for second place after a rollercoaster 2023 season for both squads.
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