Ferrari F2008

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Ferrari F2008

Constructor

Scuderia Ferrari

Designer(s)

Mario Almondo

(Director of Operations)
Aldo Costa
(Technicial Director)
Gilles Simon
(Chief Engineer)

Technical Specifications

Chassis

carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque

Suspension (front)

Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs

Suspension (rear)

Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs

Engine

Ferrari 056 2398cc V8 19,000 RPM Limited

Transmission

Ferrari 7 speeds + reverse Semiautomatic sequential, electronically controlled gearbox, quick-shift Limited-slip differential

Fuel

Shell V-Power ULG 64 Fuel

Shell SL-1098 Lubricant

Tires

Bridgestone

BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"

Competition History

Notable entrants

Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro

Notable drivers

1. Kimi Räikkönen

2. Felipe Massa

Debut

2008 Australian Grand Prix


Races	Wins	Poles	FLs
0	0	0	0

Constructors' Championships

Drivers' Championships

The Ferrari F2008 is the latest Formula One racing car launched by Scuderia Ferrari to compete in the 2008 Formula One season.

The vehicle, which is the 54th single-seater manufactured by the team to participate in the Formula One world championship, was officially unveiled to the public on January 6, 2008 at the constructor's Maranello base in Italy. The car, which will be raced by World champion driver Kimi Räikkönen and Felipe Massa, had its first shakedown at Ferrari's Fiorano test track on January 7th 2008.

1 Design
2 Videos
3 Formula One Results
4 References

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Design

Despite securing both drivers' and constructors' championships in 2007, there was no resting for Scuderia Ferrari as the team went on to develop a better design for their 2008 challenger to correct some issues that were encountered with the F2007 vehicle in preparation for the team's title defense.

The design of the F2008, codenamed internally as the 659, employs a new electronic system called Standard Electronic Control Unit (SECU) produced by McLaren Electronic Systems which consists of a single control unit and a software system. The SECU removes most of the driver aids used in previous seasons, including traction control, engine braking and electronically assisted starting system. It also makes the management of the differential, engine and gearchanges easier.

The new vehicle is also said to be heavier than its predecessor so as to implement design changes in conjunction with the new rules that will be implemented for the 2008 season. Areas affected by said rules are the gearbox (must be used for four consecutive events), safety (introduction of higher side protection around the driver's helmet), and materials (limit to the type of composites that can be used).

The engine, which basic structure is practically unchanged from the unit homologated at the start of last season, is mounted longitudinally and continues as a load bearing element. The auxiliary systems, air and fuel intakes have also been further developed.

Much of the F2008's development has also been dedicated to the improvement of the tractability by working on the electronics and inlets.

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Videos

The Ferrari F2008 at the Fiorano test track.

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Formula One Results


Year	Team	Engine	Tires	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	Points	WCC
2008	Ferrari	Ferrari V8	Bridgestone		AUS	MAL	BHR	ESP	TUR	MON	CAN	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	EUR	BEL	ITA	SIN	JPN	CHN	BRA
				Räikkönen
				Massa