Listen to Ferrari's New Formula 1 Car Tear up the Track
The 2017 Ferrari Formula 1 SF70 H has begun testing.
The Italian automaker took the covers off its new race car at its Fiorano test track, where drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen began testing. Ferrari hopes it can put an end to Mercedes-Benz’s dominance this season. The last time the company won the Constructors’ Championship was in 2008 and despite an encouraging 2015 campaign, Ferrari regressed after failing to win a single race.
SEE ALSO: Check Out the First Redesigned Formula 1 Car of the Season
This year’s Formula 1 race cars will feature a variety of changes, as we saw with the unveiling of the Williams Mercedes FW40. Ferrari has incorporated a mini spoiler across the top of the engine cover, something that will become common on many of the 2017 race cars. In a statement, Ferrari explained how the lengthened nose and the arrow-shaped wing area are a result of the new rules, along with the obvious fin on the engine cover and the more complex aero appendages ahead of the air intakes on the sidepods. The company added the “unusual shape was designed in harmony with the front crash structure.”
The suspension layout has also been updated, but still retains a push rod design at the front and pull rods at the rear. Ferrari redesigned the hubs and wheel nuts to make it quicker for pit stops. And since the team expects increased performance this year, it upsized the power steering and braking systems.
Discuss this story on our Ferrari Forum
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
More by Jason Siu
Comments
Join the conversation
Disappointing on looks and sound. Instead of form following function, its function following form.
One of the best sights & sounds in the world has to be F1 cars going around a track. So. Good. I sorely miss the days when the Indy races visited my city.