F2008 unveiled in Maranello

7 Jan, 2008 6 Comments

Ferrari has today unveiled its 2008 Formula 1 car in Maranello, a day ahead of rival McLaren’s expected reveal of their 2008 season car.

The F2008 is a vastly different machine with new Formula One regulations driving significant changes in its design and development.

It is the first of the new generation cars to feature the mandatory Standard Electronic Control Unit (SECU) produced by McLaren Electronic Systems.

The F2008 is heavier than previous incarnations due to new rules limiting the use of composite materials used in the chassis and aerodynamics.

Racing will be put in the hands of the driver now more than ever with regulations removing traction control systems and the restriction of engine braking as part of the new SECU system.

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6 Responses to “F2008 unveiled in Maranello”

Casey Says:
January 7th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
That’s horn! Can’t wait til March to see it.
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MatthewM Says:
January 7th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
I’d love to know what all those buttons do on the steering wheel
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No Name Says:
January 7th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
I’m jealous. you folks down under will see this first at Melbourne performing. Hopefully the next season won’t be a tow horse race as usual.
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Lcat Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Fewer driver aids in ‘08 – will be interesting to see which drivers adapt the best/quickest – should perhaps help the oldies!
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Reckless1 Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Doesn’t matter what moves the regulators make, cream always rises to the top.

The Ferrari will always be quick.

And when two cars and drivers are only a tenth of a second apart, after 70 laps that’s 7 seconds. The “slower” car can’t overtake, whether it’s slicks, grooves, traction control, wet, whatever, unless it’s in he pits or he’s a nutcase and just throws it in somewhere.
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Ivan Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Yes!!! No more traction control!!!
Now I have the motivation to see F1 again.
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