The Italian edition of Motorsport Network stated that information obtained from the Ferrari factory grapevine suggests that the curvy aerodynamic design works better for their engine than the Silver Arrows concept. The report said:

In common parlance, the report suggests that Ferrari’s car design might have an edge in terms of aerodynamic efficiency. The Maranello-based outfit is reported to have experimented with Mercedes W13’s simpler design philosophy, however, their aggressively curved design has worked best for them.

Explaining the advantages of the curvaceous design element, the report stated:

According to the report, the 13 openings on the side pods of the SF-71 will help conserve their engine better than a completely packed rear design philosophy adopted by Mercedes. The Maranello squad is expecting their new engine nicknamed ‘superfast’ to produce literally a ton of horsepower to challenge rivals like Honda and Mercedes.

The Prancing Horse’s new engine will be significantly different compared to its predecessor used in the 2021 season. It will, however, feature a new hybrid system that was introduced on their engines towards the end of the 2021 season.

Ferrari might have a better cooling system on their car than Mercedes

According to a report by the Italian edition of the Motorsport Network, the Mercedes team might have designed the rear of their W13 car too tight. The report stated that there are worries at the team’s headquarters in Brackley regarding the cooling system of the new car. Compared to the Maranello squad’s aggressive design, which features several vents on the sidepods, the Mercedes W13 lacks cooling intakes on the sides or towards the rear.

Reporting the fears at the Mercedes headquarters, the report said:

Mercedes hybrid engines have always needed extra cooling and, in previous years, their cars have often featured efficient cooling systems. According to reports, however, the Silver Arrows outfit fear they might be forced to review the cooling system in their car design ahead of testing or before the first race in Bahrain.

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