Ferrari's strong performance in 2024 came close to securing their first constructors' championship since 2008, falling short by just 14 points to McLaren. Team Principal Fred Vasseur highlights significant improvements across all aspects of the team's performance compared to 2023.

Key improvements include:

• 60% increase in points scored
• Five race wins (compared to one in 2023)
• Enhanced reliability
• Improved strategy execution
• Better pit stop performance

The pivotal setback came in Canada with a double DNF - Charles Leclerc faced reliability issues while Carlos Sainz had a race incident. This zero-point weekend significantly impacted their championship fight, alongside a challenging summer period across Spain, UK, and Austria where they lost approximately 80-90 points to McLaren.

Vasseur particularly praised the team's response to difficulties, highlighting a positive cultural shift at Maranello:

• Strong teamwork in problem-solving
• No internal blame culture
• United approach to finding solutions
• Effective recovery from challenging periods

Despite missing out on the championship, Vasseur emphasizes that losing by just 14 points over a season of 600+ points demonstrates Ferrari's competitiveness and potential for future success. The team's improved culture and problem-solving approach positions them well for future championship battles.

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