Wasser: In racing, it was not possible to unleash the potential of the SF-25

      On the eve of the Japanese Grand Prix, Ferrari CEO Frederic Wasser admitted that the team had failed to get the most out of the car in the first races of the season, but would try to fix it in Suzuka.

      Frederic Wasser, team principal: "At the Suzuka circuit, there are high loads on cars and riders, who nevertheless enjoy the unique and iconic turns of the track. As for our team, now more than ever we have to focus on solving our own problems and give Charles and Lewis the opportunity to maximize the potential of the SF-25. So far, we've only been able to do this on Fridays and during the Shanghai sprint.

      In Formula 1, everything depends on the little things when preparing for a race weekend at the base and on the ability to adapt to the changed conditions during the race. As soon as we succeed in this, we will immediately get a clearer idea of where the team stands."

      Mario Farina, ERS Engineer: "The 5,807-meter-long Suzuka circuit, consisting of eighteen turns, has a unique figure-eight configuration. The first sector begins with an "esok" – a series of fast turns with a change of direction and height difference. This is a technically and physically challenging area for the riders.

      The hairpin in the second sector is an ideal opportunity for overtaking, and in the final sector, the riders try to drive at full speed through the famous 130R turn, after which they approach the last chicane, which has had many exciting moments in the past.

      Unpredictable weather can also play a role during the weekend. Changing the wind direction makes the task more difficult on high-speed sections, and rain makes piloting even more difficult.

      At Suzuka, it is important to maximize the efficiency of the engine and recharge the hybrid system during braking in order to use all the power of the power plant on straights. At the same time, it is important to balance the energy consumption so that the rider remains competitive even on slow sections of the track."