Ferrari SF-24 (F1 2024)
The Ferrari SF-24 is Scuderia Ferrari’s 2024 Formula 1 challenger, a sharp-edged ground-effect machine built to fight at the front of the modern F1 grid. It carries Ferrari’s latest evolution of the 1.6L turbo-hybrid V6 package and continues the team’s tradition of aggressive chassis design wrapped in unmistakable scarlet style.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 1.6L turbocharged 90° V6 hybrid power unit with MGU-K and MGU-H
Total Output: ~1,000 hp combined
Redline: ~15,000 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed semi-automatic sequential
Weight: 798 kg minimum with driver
Dimensions: ~5,600 mm long × 2,000 mm wide × 950 mm tall | Wheelbase ~3,600 mm
Tires: Pirelli P Zero slicks on 18-inch forged wheels
Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with advanced electronic brake-by-wire rear control
Layout: Rear-wheel drive, mid-engine hybrid
In the Simulator Feel
The SF-24 is a high-downforce, ultra-responsive modern F1 car that rewards commitment, precision, and clean inputs. It feels razor sharp on turn-in, with massive grip in fast corners and enough hybrid torque to make every throttle pick-up matter. Like the real car, it can feel planted one moment and edgy the next, especially when tire temperatures, fuel load, or ERS deployment are not in your favor.
Engine & Sound: The Ferrari hybrid V6 has a crisp, mechanical note overlaid with turbo whoosh and ERS deployment noise. It’s less about raw volume and more about intensity — a high-pitched, urgent scream as it climbs through the rev range, with instant torque delivery when the hybrid system wakes up.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Exceptional front-end bite with huge aero grip, especially through medium- and high-speed sequences.
Traction: Strong but demanding; too much throttle too early will trigger snaps of oversteer on exit.
Braking: Ferocious stopping power with delicate pedal feel and the need for confidence under trail braking.
Top Speed: Extremely competitive, though aero setup and ERS strategy can shift the balance from track to track.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it with smooth hands and decisive inputs. The SF-24 rewards late apexes, controlled trail braking, and careful hybrid deployment more than aggressive sawing at the wheel. It shines on circuits that mix fast direction changes with heavy braking zones.
Livery & Aesthetics: The SF-24 looks every bit like a modern Ferrari F1 car — low, sleek, and aggressively sculpted, with vivid red bodywork, bold sponsor placement, and intricate aero surfaces around the floor, sidepods, and engine cover. In VR or on a triple-screen rig, it has a proper factory-team presence that feels instantly special.
Whether you’re hot lapping, racing AI, or battling in league events, the Ferrari SF-24 delivers the full modern Formula 1 experience — blistering pace, enormous grip, and the unmistakable atmosphere of Maranello.