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Ferrari has just launched their 2011 car, the Ferrari F150 (NO...NOT the truck...) in Maranello, Italy.

Ferrari has launched its 2011 car, the F150, at its base in Maranello, Italy.

It is the first new car to be launched this year and, weather permitting, will be in action this afternoon on the team's private Fiorano test track for promotional filming. The car carries the hopes of Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, who finished second and sixth in the drivers' title last year.

Although the car looks similar to the 2010 model, with a slightly wider mid-section to accommodate its KERS unit, technical director Aldo Costa said the ban on double diffusers has required a completely new approach.

"Due to the new rules the car should be a proper cut compared to the previous one, with new concepts and lines of development," he said. "As far as the looks are concerned the rules keep them quite unaltered. The cars look like the ones from last year, but from a technical point of view they will be really different."

When asked what the biggest challenge had been in the F150's development, he said: "Starting from scratch with the car's rear, because the double diffuser and the F-duct are gone and there have been some clarifications regarding the car's underbody: these were the main challenges and why we had to start from scratch rethinking the whole project."

He said the upper-body aerodynamics would be completely reworked over the course of testing, meaning the car will be quite different for the first race in Bahrain on March 13.

"The car's evolution has been planned with two big stages: one during the winter tests, where we will mainly develop the area of the mechanics, which means that the car's structure, the chassis, the gearbox and the suspension will remain the same for the first couple of races," he said. "The aerodynamics is simplified and temporary for the first tests, waiting for the real aerodynamic development for the first race."

Team principal Stefano Domenicali said Ferrari's objective this year was clear.

"Our goal is to win the championships, we know that it's not easy but that is what we are trying to achieve," he said. "I think that there are many very, very good teams, so I would not underestimate any of them. I think Red Bull and I think McLaren, but there are many other good teams that will emerge during the year. On the drivers' side, there are all the world champion drivers and the new talents that are coming up, so it will be a tough season, we know that."

Ferrari F150 technical specification
Chassis
- Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
- Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
- Limited-slip differential
- Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox - quick shift
- Number of gears: 7 +Reverse
- Brembo ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
- Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
- Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 640 kg
- BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Engine
- Type: 056
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Cylinder block in sand cast aluminium V 90°
- Number of valves: 32
- Pneumatic distribution
- Total displacement: 2398 cm3
- Piston bore: 98 mm
- Weight > 95 kg
- Electronic injection and ignition
- Fuel: Shell V-Power
- Lubricant: Shell Helix Ultra

http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsp...ory/39070.html

[TK-421]

i LOVE it

it looks so clean without all of the extra aero parts. not so sure about the new logo, however - the barcode looked raw as fuck. the italian flag is a really nice touch though, similar to the stripe on the Challenge Stradale. this should be a fantastic season

[TK-421]

alonso looks like a pirate, btw

[E90SLAM]

I like it except the chassis code...still reminds me the Ford Truck...

Besides, with the new logo, and "ferrari.com" on the nose. Its like sponsors are leaving Formula 1, before they had the "MUBADALA" or something middle-eastern developers.

But I agree, the Italian Flag is a really nice touch...
Reminding people how passionate and emotionally attached the nation is to the Scuderia....

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by E90SLAM

I like it except the chassis code...still reminds me the Ford Truck...

Besides, with the new logo, and "ferrari.com" on the nose. Its like sponsors are leaving Formula 1, before they had the "MUBADALA" or something middle-eastern developers.

But I agree, the Italian Flag is a really nice touch...
Reminding people how passionate and emotionally attached the nation is to the Scuderia....

I didn't even notice the ferrari.com part - is that really necessary? Didn't notice mubadala being absent either. The Marlboro cars were really something special.

[escobar929]

like a lot better than last years, looks much cleaner overall

cant wait to see what McLaren puts out

[UltimateBMW]

Originally Posted by TK-421

i LOVE it

it looks so clean without all of the extra aero parts. not so sure about the new logo, however - the barcode looked raw as fuck. the italian flag is a really nice touch though, similar to the stripe on the Challenge Stradale. this should be a fantastic season

They announced that the aero will be coming soon. It'll be developed with their testing before the first race.

[Echo M3]

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

They announced that the aero will be coming soon. It'll be developed with their testing before the first race.

Looks fantastic. I like the simple look.

Anyone notice how little advertisement there is on the car? I wonder if that's a reflection of Ferrari's desire to keep a sleek look or an indication of F1's financial security :S

[Elie335]

Scuderia LOVE FOREVER!

[phrozen06]

looking forward to the season.

[yermo]

let the testing begin...

[TSM330i]

That is one sharp pick-up!

Seriously, very clean looking car. Definitely like the way the designs are going without all the added winglets etc. I can't wait for the season to start!!!

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testing...

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alonso leads testing day 2...

Unofficial Times:
01. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:13.469 56 laps
02. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1:13.614 + 0.145 43 laps
03. Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 1:13.844 + 0.375 43 laps
04. Robert Kubica Renault 1:14.412 + 0.943 44 laps
05. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:14.701 + 1.232 35 laps
06. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:15.383 + 1.914 36 laps
07. Jaime Alguersuari Scuderia Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:16.474 + 3.005 64 laps
08. Sergio Perez Sauber-Ferrari 1:17.019 + 3.550 39 laps
09. Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 1:17.288 + 3.819 32 laps
10. Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 1:17.344 + 3.875 48 laps
11. Narain Karthikeyan Hispania-Cosworth 1:17.823 + 4.354 50 laps

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Not so well for Felipe's first run...
living up the reputations of the 458 Italia...it catches on fire...

Felipe Massa was left frustrated after his first session at the Valencia testing was cut short when his Ferrari F150 caught fire.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Fernando Alonso had racked up over 200 laps in the car, but when Massa's turn came it was all too brief as the F150 gave up with a spit of flames from the rear of the car exiting turn three. An oil leak was to blame and it caught Massa unaware, forcing him into a spin heading into turn four. As soon as the car came to a halt the bodywork started to smoulder and a plume of white smoke was visible from the pit lane.

The frustration on Massa's face was clear to see as he had completed just 12 laps. Ferrari got the car up and running again , but that only left Massa with under three hours in the cockpit before the next test in Jerez

Ferrari explained the leak was caused by a broken clamp. "Unfortunately the lubricant ended up on the exhausts which led to a small fire breaking out and that caused some damage to the car."

http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsp...ory/39879.html

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