Ferrari is trying to solve its straight-line speed problems through various technical changes, as it attempts to make the SF1000 more competitive, with one of its greatest weaknesses being its deficit on the straights. At the Power Unit level, Ferrari is re-designing the engine in view of 2021, to try to recover the gap to Mercedes with the advent of the new rules on the double fuel-flow meter, and on the limitations of additive oils. On an aerodynamic level, Ferrari is forced to compete with fairly low downforce levels. As we saw at last weekend's British Grand Prix, and then again this weekend for the 70th Anniversary event, Ferrari has used a rear-wing similar to what teams would run at...
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