The Scuderia Ferrari presented their 2007 F1 challenger the F2007 at Maranello.
The F2007 is significantly modified compared to the 248 F1. The car has a new front suspension that Ferrari described as 'a major conceptual innovation in aerodynamics'.
The new car has a longer wheelbase that its predecessor while the rear of the car is much narrower thanks to a more sculpted shape of the gearbox housing.
The carbon fibre gearbox is fitted with an innovative quick-shift system.
While the rear suspension is similar to the 248 F1, significant development is planned as the team makes progress in understanding the behaviour of the 2007 tyres.
The team expects considerable changes to the front and rear aerodynamic configuration before the start of the season.
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F2007 the 53rd Ferrari Formula 1 single-seater
Ferrari F2007 Technical Specifications
Aldo Costa & Gilles Simon Conference
Kimi Raikkonen Press Conference
Felipe Massa Press Conference
Jean Todt Press Conference
The Ferrari F2007
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The Ferrari F2007
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Selected quotes from the Ferrari team and drivers
Ferrari CEO Jean Todt said:
Ferrari CEO Jean Todt said:
Head of the Chassis Department Aldo Costa said:The upcoming championship will be a difficult battle, because we have strong and ambitious competitors. We have always been ambitious, we also try to be strong. Obviously we have to reply with facts and right now we have the elements.
As far as the competitiveness is concerned we can see an improvement at all levels in the simulations. We have to confirm that on the race track, because what counts in the end is the stop watch. There is the big difference concerning the tyres, which will be new and different for everyone. We do not expect an advantage. We've already seen that there are around two to three seconds difference, as compared to 2006. Last year we were competitive but not reliable enough. So we absolutely have to get back to the levels of the years 2000 to 2004 when we were victorious.
Head of Engine Department Gilles Simon said:The aerodynamics have been completely remodelled; above all the front suspension, the air inlets on the main body and the rear axle are tighter and more tapered, to benefit also from the new architecture of the gear box. We worked a lot on the chassis considering the new crash tests, which are much more severe. With satisfaction we can say that we have reached excellent results in terms of safety.
The suspension has been revised also under the aspect of new tyres, while the gear box has a new quick shift system, which will avert time loss during gear-changes. This system lowers the time of gear change, works for all gears and in every condition. We have also modified the disposition and the inclination of the radiator. As far as the rear suspension is concerned, it is continuing to evolve.
Felipe Massa said:As according to the rules the engine 056 has remained the same. But we were able to adapt it to the rev limits of 19,000 rpm. We have revised the combustion chamber, the valves, the crank shaft and the piston, to optimize the available output before arriving at the rpm limit. Further we have worked on the integration of the engine into the car: the water and oil inlets have been revised, as has the positioning of some accessories, to adjust to the very compact rear axle of the 658.
We have collaborated strongly with Shell, and we are continuing to work on the fuel development. As far as the fuels are concerned we have been continuously progressing. The lubricants have been helping us for a long time in terms of reliability, while from March onwards we also want to work on bettering the performance.
On the 1st March we will hand over a sealed engine, to which we can't do anything else. We will then try to work on the accessories, the air inlet and, as I just mentioned, the fuel and the lubricants.
Kimi Raikkonen said:This car has many aspects, which are the fruits of the work that has been done at the end of the last season. The driving angle has slightly changed, I already tried out the seat and I must say that there will be no problem to adjust to it, because the change is minimal.
As I drove a lot with the 248 F1, in the beginning I will have the responsibility to give a lot of feedback to the technicians. We will already see by tomorrow if everything works and then we will take the car to Mugello and continue to further develop. Continuity is certainly important.
"I have always had good team-mates on the squad and the best thing is to have a fast team-mate to be able to compare myself to. I have learned a lot from Michael and above all during the second part of the year I grew enormously. On the other hand it is nice to work with Kimi; we will work together to make the car victorious.
The new tyres will radically change the way of driving. There is much less grip and I think that I have already adjusted myself to this new kind of situation, thanks to the teams' work, with whom we studied the new setups. It will be different for all of us, as we all start from the same set of conditions.
I've just seen the F2007 in the plant and it is very beautiful and it will be exciting to see it on the track tomorrow. I can't wait to start the new season and I expect it to be a very challenging one, even though I think we are up for the Championship.
I have been received here in a very nice way and I have a good feeling. It is nice to be with Ferrari and I do not want to make any comparisons to the past. It's a completely different story. Let's put it like this: In Maranello it is just as I expected it to be.
I will be here tomorrow to see the F2007 run. It is always very interesting to see a new race car on its first laps. The most important thing to go fast is to have a good feeling with the car. Here everything is different to what I have seen until now in my career. This is a team that welcomed me in a very warm hearted way; I think I have made a good decision when I decided to come to Ferrari."
I will definitely learn Italian because it is very important to adapt as much as possible to the environment. Obviously it will take some time. Little by little I will also arrive there, but anyway there won't be any problems because everyone in the team speaks English.
In the year 2007 the car and the tyres will be different, but I have my way of working and I will adjust to new conditions. I already changed team, car and method, so I have some experience in this field. Here you work to the maximum but the climate is more relaxed. For me it is a perfect environment.
I don't know exactly when I will drive the new car; tomorrow after the shakedown we will know more. I don't think that Bridgestone as sole tyre provider will be a real advantage for us, because the tyres are anyway different compared to the last season. In the upcoming season the tyres will be the same for everybody and I expect us to get the most out of it. As far as I am personally concerned, I expect that the first test will give me some more precise information on that subject.
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A choice of close margin means that you do not discount McLaren or RenaultSouthernman wrote:I voted for ferrari to win the constructers title by a close margin. In my opinion it's the only team with two good drivers in a competitive car.
I tend to think the same way... Apart from the big three there may be other surprise contenders, who knows 
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I don't have anything against Ferrari per se but do object to some of their blatant bending of the rules.<T-K> wrote:It doesnt look half bad.......for a ferrari....
Holy crap on a cracker! 
Number one idiot for 2007!!!!!
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Yes I do realise that they all get away with whatever they can but in some respects Ferrari just seem to get away with a lot more than the other teams ... in the past that is.cmlean wrote:All teams get as much from the rules as they think they can get away with. Ferrari just seem to try harder.
Holy crap on a cracker!
Number one idiot for 2007!!!!!
2008 Round of France winner!!! Wooooooohoooo!!!!!!
2010 Round of Britian winner!!!!!!
Number one idiot for 2007!!!!!
2008 Round of France winner!!! Wooooooohoooo!!!!!!
2010 Round of Britian winner!!!!!!
Probably cuz they are the oldest F1 team in existence and (more importantly) have quite a few influential parties backing them up.jacfan wrote:Yes I do realise that they all get away with whatever they can but in some respects Ferrari just seem to get away with a lot more than the other teams ... in the past that is.cmlean wrote:All teams get as much from the rules as they think they can get away with. Ferrari just seem to try harder.
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gkaytaz wrote:Probably cuz they are the oldest F1 team in existence and (more importantly) have quite a few influential parties backing them up.jacfan wrote:Yes I do realise that they all get away with whatever they can but in some respects Ferrari just seem to get away with a lot more than the other teams ... in the past that is.cmlean wrote:All teams get as much from the rules as they think they can get away with. Ferrari just seem to try harder.
