Ferrari lands in China after the delusional weekend in Australia. All the eyes are on the Italian team and its drivers to prove themselves.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s race week once again and this time in Shanghai. The Chinese city is now living its rebirth after the Covid pandemic<\/a> and last year it came back on the F1 calendar.<\/p>\n But when it comes to Scuderia Ferrari, the Chinese Grand Prix represents a huge question mark, especially after a difficult weekend in Australia.<\/p>\n In Australia, Ferrari had an underwhelming weekend. With only five points gained and a huge gap with McLaren and Red Bull<\/a>, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton<\/a> were P8 and P10.<\/p>\n Moreover, the strategies and the communications in the team needed some improvement.<\/p>\n Naturally, there is room for improvement and, with a pair like Leclerc-Hamilton, the battle is open. Still, on the track of Albert Park, the Rossa did not show the same potential seen in the tests.<\/a><\/p>\n This means that Shanghai is a test, an exam to pass for the Scuderia of Maranello, especially after the campaign made during the winter break.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>: 2025 F1: Chinese Grand Prix Preview<\/a><\/p>\n The track in Shanghai is one of the most complex ones in terms do performance. Looking at last season and at Leclerc\u2019s words, the Chinese circuit isn\u2019t the most ideal one for Ferrari.<\/p>\n Representing the Chinese dragon, it i 5.451 km long, with 16 turns and to DRS zones. With its high-speed corners and long straights, it will be quite challenging. Those require a good balance to run, something that Ferrari spent the entire 2024 to work on.<\/p>\n Another thing to keep in mind is the asphalt. The track has a new one, so harder compounds are required. \u00a0The chance of overtaking guarantees to the team the possibility to focus on better tyre management.<\/p>\nFerrari: Where We Left Off<\/h3>\n
Ferrari: Where We Are Now<\/h3>\n