Ferrari’s Senior Performance Engineer, Jock Clear, provided an update on the braking issues that hampered their performance in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
While acknowledging the problem hasn’t been entirely solved, he expressed confidence that changes implemented in Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will prevent its recurrence.
“We’re still investigating,” Clear admitted, highlighting the limited time available between races.
“The factory is a long way away, but we’ve done as much as we can with Brembo’s help, and we’re confident we’re on top of it.”
He added, “We haven’t encountered any particular issues here [in Saudi Arabia], so we’re hoping to put that to bed. However, we haven’t fully identified the root cause of the problem yet.”
Despite the ongoing investigation, Clear expressed optimism regarding the implemented changes. “We’re confident that the modifications we’ve made will prevent the issue from repeating itself here,” he concluded.
Unlike Bahrain, the Jeddah track is less demanding on the braking system, offering some relief in this area so the focus here is on improving on oversteer control. Ferrari needs to refine their car’s oversteer behavior without compromising the improved front end.
Starting with the same medium-load wing as Bahrain suggests a cautious approach, prioritizing stability and adaptability over outright speed.
Ferrari’s ability to address the concerns quickly will be crucial for their continued on this weekend in Jeddah.