Mekies: "Will be an incredible challenge for all of us"

Laurent Mekies is looking forward to what Ferrari can achieve in 2022. The 44-year-old Frenchman hopes that his team can connect with Mercedes and Red Bull Racing at the front of the field. It will be especially important, according to Mekies, to stay focused, as the continued development of the car will be very important this season.

"Us is getting ready for the longest season ever and possibly one of the most surprising seasons of the last decade. Different regulations, different cars, 23 races. It's going to be an incredible challenge for all of us. Last year we fought well for third place in the constructors' championship and as a team we have made significant progress," echoed an optimistic Mekies during the presentation of the new car.

The sporting director of the Italians expects a season start in which the difference between the teams will be very minimal. Later in the year, the gaps will start to get bigger because of the ongoing development. "We will certainly have to manage our energy well, to stay fully focused throughout the year. We can count on our fantastic team spirit and our will to test ourselves against the strongest opponents," he continued.

Sainz and Leclerc commit

In any case, the commitment of the engineers and drivers over the last few months has not been lacking, Mekies stresses: "What speaks in our favor is that we have the incredible talent and dedication of Charles and Carlos, who have worked hard with the team all winter to develop the car in the right direction."