Ferrari F1 2024 car launch LIVE: Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz reveal ‘completely new’ challenger

Ferrari unveiled their 2024 F1 car on Tuesday morning at their base in Maranello.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were present at the launch event alongside Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur.

Lewis Hamilton will also have been watching on with interest, given he will join the Scuderia from Mercedes next year. The Silver Arrows launch their own car on Wednesday, with world champions Red Bull revealing their car on Thursday amid much interest given the investigation into team boss Christian Horner.

But today, all eyes are on Ferrari as they look to produce a car capable of winning races this year and challenging Red Bull.

Follow the 2024 Ferrari F1 car launch here with The Independent

FERRARI 2024 F1 CAR LAUNCH - LATEST UPDATES

• Ferrari unveiled their 2024 F1 car, the SF-24, on Tuesday morning

• The Scuderia launched their ‘completely new’ car via a live stream online

• Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are taking to the track to test the SF-24 for the first time

• Mercedes and McLaren launch their 2024 car on Wednesday (14 February)

Carlos Sainz admits shock at Lewis Hamilton replacing him at Ferrari

Tuesday 13 February 2024 15:57 , Kieran Jackson

Carlos Sainz admits he was shocked by Lewis Hamilton’s transfer to Ferrari.

Hamilton, 39, will depart Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season and replace the Spaniard in 2025.

Sainz, speaking for the first time since the blockbuster move was announced, said: “I was a bit surprised, like everyone in the Formula One world.

Carlos Sainz admits shock at Lewis Hamilton replacing him at Ferrari

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: Before and after the full livery design

Tuesday 13 February 2024 14:32 , Kieran Jackson

This is a pretty cool insight!

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: Ferrari fans react to ‘beast’ of 2024 F1 car after big reveal

Tuesday 13 February 2024 14:07 , Kieran Jackson

Ferrari fans have reacted with glee after the Scuderia unveiled their 2024 F1 car at Maranello on Tuesday.

The SF-24 is Ferrari’s 2024 challenger with notable design inclusions of a yellow-and-white strip on the sidepod and nose of the car, as well as the usual scarlet red predominant colour.

After a number of cars were launched in the last week with exposed carbon black livery elements, most fans online were excited that Ferrari have not followed suit with their 2024 car.

Full piece below:

Ferrari fans react to ‘beast’ of 2024 F1 car after big reveal

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: Charles Leclerc is now out on track at Fiorano

Tuesday 13 February 2024 13:32 , Kieran Jackson

The Monegasque gets his first taste of the SF-24!

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: Sainz behind the wheel of the SF-24

Tuesday 13 February 2024 12:59 , Kieran Jackson

Carlos Sainz is taking to the track under the Italian sun at the Fiorano circuit.

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: How will Ferrari engine deal with record-breaking 24-race calendar?

Tuesday 13 February 2024 12:46 , Kieran Jackson

Enrico Gualtieri, Ferrari’s power unit technical director:

“Even though power unit development is frozen by the regulations, it doesn’t mean that 2024 does not present some interesting challenges. We will be tackling more races than in any other year of the championship and that will require us to react more quickly, with fewer hours available on the test bed.

“To prepare for this, we have reviewed all the processes relating to the engine - preparation, signing-off and management - in order to maximise performance.

“Furthermore, we have worked very closely with our partners to further optimise procedures relating to reliability: for example, at the track, thanks to the regular monitoring of the fluids in the car, Shell is able to constantly check on the state of health of the power unit.”

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: More in-depth photos of the SF-24

Tuesday 13 February 2024 12:32 , Kieran Jackson

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: Carlos Sainz behind the wheel of the SF-24

Tuesday 13 February 2024 12:00 , Kieran Jackson

Following the reveal, the drivers will have their first taste of the SF-24 today at a shakedown event at the nearby Fiorano circuit.

Sainz is out on track now.

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: ‘Every area of the car has been redesigned’

Tuesday 13 February 2024 11:45 , Kieran Jackson

Enrico Cardile, Ferrari’s chassis technical director:

“With the SF-24 we wanted to create a completely new platform and in fact, every area of the car has been redesigned, even if our starting point was the development direction we adopted last year and which saw us take a leap forward in terms of competitiveness in the final part of the season.

“We have taken on board what the drivers told us and turned those ideas into engineering reality, with the aim of giving them a car that’s easier to drive and therefore easier to get the most out of and push it to its limits.

“We did not set ourselves any design constraints other than that of delivering a strong and honest racing car, which can reproduce on the race track what we have seen in the wind tunnel.”

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: Carlos Sainz reacts to the SF-24

Tuesday 13 February 2024 11:36 , Kieran Jackson

“When I saw the SF-24 for the first time, I couldn’t wait to jump in and fire it up. Now, I’m looking forward to driving it on track to see if it correlates with the feeling I had from the simulator, which is that it’s the step forward we all want.

“The aim is to have a car that’s more driveable and therefore able to run at a consistent race pace, as these are the basic requirements to fight for wins. We drivers have done our very best to give the engineers precise feedback and I’m sure the workforce in Maranello will have listened to our needs.

“We want to give the fans something to cheer about, as they were so supportive last year, even when things weren’t going our way.”

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: Charles Leclerc reacts to the unveiling of the SF-24

Tuesday 13 February 2024 11:34 , Kieran Jackson

“I like the look of the car a lot, including the white and yellow parts on the bodywork. But of course, what really interests me is how it will perform on track, as that’s all that matters.

“The SF-24 ought to be less sensitive and easier to drive and for us drivers that’s what you need in order to do well. I expect the car to be a step forward in several areas and from the impression I formed in the simulator I think we’re where we want to be.

“This season the aim is to be front runners all the time and I want to give our fans plenty to cheer about, by dedicating race wins to them.”

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: More photos of the SF-24!

Tuesday 13 February 2024 11:24 , Kieran Jackson

And their drivers!

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: The SF-24!

Tuesday 13 February 2024 11:03 , Kieran Jackson

Here it is - the SF-24!

Ferrari have unveiled their new car via a live stream on YouTube and their social media channels:

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: Five minutes away from the launch event!

Tuesday 13 February 2024 10:55 , Kieran Jackson

They’re almost ready to get underway at Maranello, Ferrari HQ, for the launch of the SF-24 on Tuesday morning. ,

Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz and Fred Vasseur will all be present for the reveal of the new car, which is then expected to get a shakedown on track this afternoon.

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch: Carlos Sainz speaks out after Ferrari exit

Tuesday 13 February 2024 10:49 , Kieran Jackson

Carlos Sainz admits it is “not the best feeling” at the start of 2024 after losing his Ferrari seat to Lewis Hamilton for next year.

The Spanish driver will leave the Scuderia at the end of the 2024 F1 season, with seven-time world champion Hamilton crossing over from Mercedes to Ferrari to partner Charles Leclerc in 2025.

It leaves Sainz, 29, without a seat for 2025 but he has been linked with replacing Hamilton at Mercedes, as well as potential spots at Red Bull and Stake (Sauber). Despite the disappointment, Sainz insisted he will remain focused on this year – his fourth and final year with Ferrari.

Full quotes below - we are expected to hear more from Sainz today:

Carlos Sainz speaks out after Ferrari exit: ‘Not the best feeling’

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch - How did Ferrari get on in 2023?

Tuesday 13 February 2024 10:36 , Kieran Jackson

It was a frustrating season for the Scuderia last time out, despite being the only team other than Red Bull to win a race.

Following a slow start, Ferrari’s season was summed up by some impressive showings in qualifying on Saturday which could not be backed up with supreme race-pace on Sunday, especially up against Max Verstappen and Red Bull.

That being said, Carlos Sainz managed to secure the only non-Red Bull win of the season with a terrific drive in Singapore.

Charles Leclerc secured five pole positions but could not claim a victory. The Monegasque has not won a race since July 2022.

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch - Lewis Hamilton may well be watching on with interest

Tuesday 13 February 2024 10:31 , Kieran Jackson

Hamilton will move to Ferrari in 2025 so will be watching Ferrari’s car and progress this year closely.

Here’s the full low-down on his shock move to the Scuderia from Mercedes next year.

How Lewis Hamilton lost patience with Mercedes – and why Ferrari gamble makes sense

Ferrari 2024 F1 car launch - What to expect today?

Tuesday 13 February 2024 10:28 , Kieran Jackson

Ferrari unveil their 2024 F1 car on Tuesday morning at their base in Maranello.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are expected to be present at the launch event alongside Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur.

The event is expected to get underway at 11am (GMT).

All eyes are on Ferrari as they look to produce a car capable of winning races this year and challenging Red Bull.