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Raced2024
EngineV6
Power1044 PS
The Ferrari SF-24 competed in Formula 1 in 2024 and debuted at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Carlos Sainz Jr. finished third. It achieved five victories: Charles Leclerc won in Monaco and Italy, Sainz in Mexico City; in addition, there were two one-two finishes, in Australia and the USA. Sainz drove his final season for the team and had to undergo surgery for appendicitis in Saudi Arabia; reserve driver Oliver Bearman stepped in and finished seventh. In the end, the car earned 22 podium finishes and 4 pole positions.
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Good to know
- Internally, the SF-24 went by the designation "Project 676."
- In Australia, Sainz passed polesitter Verstappen on lap 2; Verstappen retired on lap 4 with brake failure, his first retirement since 2022.
- For one race, the SF-24 carried a unique HP livery in "Azzurro La Plata" and "Azzurro Dino."
- In the United States, Leclerc took the lead from fourth on the grid and won ahead of Sainz—Ferrari's first victory at COTA since Kimi Räikkönen in 2018.
Learn moreSeason start · Australia and Japan · Sponsor, Monaco, and Monza · Technical details
Season start
In Bahrain, Sainz took the team's first podium of the season in third place, while Leclerc could only manage fourth after starting second due to a brake issue. In Saudi Arabia, Sainz required emergency appendicitis surgery; reserve driver Oliver Bearman qualified eleventh and finished seventh. Leclerc crossed the finish line in third after Sergio Pérez passed him early in the race.
Australia and Japan
After two weeks of recovery, Sainz returned in Australia and qualified second. He won ahead of Leclerc, who took the fastest lap: Ferrari's first victory of the year and first one-two finish since Bahrain 2022. The race ended behind the safety car following an accident by George Russell on the final lap. In Japan, Ferrari tried two strategies: Sainz ran a two-stop strategy and finished third, Leclerc a one-stop strategy and finished fourth.
Sponsor, Monaco, and Monza
Computer manufacturer HP joined as title sponsor. The one-off livery marked 70 years of Ferrari in the United States, after which HP branding was incorporated into the base livery. Leclerc finished on the podium in both races and won in Monaco, Ferrari's first victory there since 2017 and his first race win since 2022. In Canada, both cars retired. In Monza, Leclerc won using a one-stop strategy, Ferrari's first victory there since 2019.
Technical details
The SF-24 is over 5000 mm long, 2000 mm wide, and 970 mm high, weighing 798 kg including the driver. Pirelli supplies 305 mm wide front and 405 mm wide rear tires on 18-inch wheels. The 1.6-liter V6 is complemented by a 120 kW electric motor, paired with an eight-speed sequential transmission. The car has only two pedals; the driver operates the clutch via a paddle on the steering wheel.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari SF-24
When was the Ferrari SF-24 raced?
The Ferrari SF-24 was raced in 2024.
How much power does the Ferrari SF-24 have?
Power of the Ferrari SF-24: 1044 PS.
What engine does the Ferrari SF-24 have?
Engine of the Ferrari SF-24: 1.6 l turbo Ferrari 066/12 1.6 l direct injection V6 turbo limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
Who engineered the Ferrari SF-24?
Engineering of the Ferrari SF-24: Enrico Cardile (Technical Director – Chassis); Fabio Montecchi (Chief Project Engineer); Enrico Racca (Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing) ….
Who drove the Ferrari SF-24?
Drivers of the Ferrari SF-24: Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Jr., Oliver Bearman.
How many races did the Ferrari SF-24 win?
The Ferrari SF-24 took 5 wins in 24 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari SF-24?
Predecessor: Ferrari SF-23. Successor: Ferrari SF-25.
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