Ferrari: “A lot of work”

After a year 2009 where success was not often there, Ferrari prefers to remain in the register of humility and prudence. For Stefano Domenicali, the times achieved by Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso in Valencia should not be overemphasized. “ We know that lap times, especially this year, should be taken with a grain of salt, says the boss of the Scuderia. We must not forget where we were, in terms of performance, during the last Grand Prix last year. There is still a lot of work to be done to close this gap and we still have many problems to resolve. And since we don't know how much fuel the other cars were carrying, it's impossible for us to have an idea of ​​the hierarchy on the track. »

« If there's one thing we're happy with, it's the car's reliability., continues Domenicali. The 1400 kilometers we have covered are a very good start and we must ensure that the work done in the pits and in simulation, before we arrive on the track, will bear fruit »

Furthermore, Stefano Domenicali would like to point out that one of the essential components of performance in F1, namely the use of tires, could not be measured this week in Spain. “ In Valencia, we started to get acquainted with the new Bridgestone tires, in connection with fuel loading. But the data is only theoretical: this track is not very demanding on the tires and the temperatures were not those we will have during the first three races of the season. »

Concerning Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso, the boss of the Scuderia was happy to see the two men provide their first feedback on the Ferrari F10. “ They were both very happy with how things went, especially regarding the reliability of the car. They were both very motivated and had a great desire to drive. Felipe and Fernando know that we have a lot of work ahead and have already given us a lot of guidance on how to improve the car. »