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Ferrari F2008 - inner rear wheel revisions 04 Nov 2008

Ferrari F2008 - inner rear wheel revisions

In Brazil, Ferrari tried to optimize the F2008 to improve the car's aero efficiency, whilst reducing drag and turbulence. In the crowded area, close to its rear wheels, the F2008 sported revised versions of its inner fairings, which had been extended to completely cover the wheel rim (see inset's...»

Ferrari F2008 - nose winglet development 21 Oct 2008

Ferrari F2008 - nose winglet development

The lower winglets (blue arrow) on the F2008's nose were introduced at June's French Grand Prix, but their width and positioning have changed over the past few months, depending on the front-wing flap used by the team. And in China, narrower winglets (inset and yellow arrows) were adopted because,...»

Ferrari F2008 - revised sidepod winglet fins 18 Oct 2008

Ferrari F2008 - revised sidepod winglet fins

Ferrari has replaced the vertical fin (blue arrow) that connects the winglets in front of the sidepods to the rear edge of the barge boards with a heavily curved one. This results in less disruption of the airflow passing close to the winglet, dramatically reducing turbulence and generally providing...»

Ferrari F2008 - rear diffuser development 18 Oct 2008

Ferrari F2008 - rear diffuser development

The central side section of the diffuser (circled) has been made narrower, with its reduced horizontal base now ending with a vertical fin. In turn, the Gurney tab (in yellow) along the main exit edge of the diffuser has been extended towards the centre of the car. This change is to reduce the...»

Ferrari F2008 - rear suspension development 13 Oct 2008

Ferrari F2008 - rear suspension development

Up until September's Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari were struggling with poor traction, caused primarily by the car's inability to warm its tyres (chiefly the rears) at a quick enough rate, especially in cool or wet conditions. This put the F2008 at a disadvantage in terms of acceleration, especially...»

Ferrari F2008 - front wheel inner winglets 29 Sep 2008

Ferrari F2008 - front wheel inner winglets

Ferrari introduced a number of subtle changes in Singapore to further optimize the F2008 package. One was to the winglets placed on the inner face of the front brake drums, just behind the air inlet. The previous, smaller version, with their slightly upward-curving profile, was replaced with this...»

Ferrari F2008 - Monza-specific rear wing 13 Sep 2008

Ferrari F2008 - Monza-specific rear wing

The F2008's aero package for the high-speed Monza circuit features a small rear wing, with a very narrow upper flap and a very low incidence angle (see inset). This configuration helps to reduce drag, enhancing the top- speed performance of the car on the long straights, whilst just about retaining...»

Ferrari F2008 - sculpted front wing pillars 13 Sep 2008

Ferrari F2008 - sculpted front wing pillars

On a fast track like Monza even the most minimal change can boost a car's efficiency. For the Italian event, the F2008's nosecone has been slightly modified to feature sculpted front wing pillars (see inset). Instead of their standard straight vertical edge, the pillars are now curved at the front...»

Ferrari F2008 - revised cooling gills 07 Sep 2008

Ferrari F2008 - revised cooling gills

Ferrari seem to have gone in the opposite direction to McLaren at Spa in terms of cooling management, apparently increasing the F2008's capability in this area, despite the relatively low ambient temperatures. The venting gills on the inner side of the chimneys atop the sidepods have been extended....»

Ferrari F2008 - side nose winglets 06 Sep 2008

Ferrari F2008 - side nose winglets

Ferrari have introduced many subtle changes on the F2008 at Spa. One version of its nose cone sports an interesting, if small, addition. Winglets (inset) have been placed on each side of the nose cone just under the suspension's upper wishbone pick-up points. These have the important function of...»

Ferrari F2008 - revised sidepod chimneys and winglets 24 Aug 2008

Ferrari F2008 - revised sidepod chimneys and winglets

These Valencia changes take on more significance in light of Raikkonen's engine failure. The inner side of the chimney featured a series of gills, similar to the solution used in Monaco, while the small endplates on the winglets were altered in profile (inset, blue arrow) to guarantee adequate,...»

Ferrari F2008 - front brake ducts 23 Aug 2008

Ferrari F2008 - front brake ducts

In Valencia all the teams have increased the dimensions of their brake ducts, especially at the front. The reason for this is related to the very severe deceleration at the end of most of the track's straights. This makes the new circuit particularly tough on brakes and the high ambient temperatures...»

Ferrari F2008 - revised front winglets 23 Aug 2008

Ferrari F2008 - revised front winglets

Ferrari introduced a horizontal slit in their front winglets at last year's Belgian Grand Prix and then revised the design slightly in Japan. For the first time since then, the team have abandoned the slit in Valencia in order to increase the winglet's vertical surface area and thus maximise its...»

Ferrari F2008 - vertical slits in rear diffuser 04 Aug 2008

Ferrari F2008 - vertical slits in rear diffuser

A modification on the F2008's aero package in Hungary was this vertical slit in each side wall of the diffuser's central section. The increased pressure generated by airflow passing through the slits helps improve the extraction of airflow in that central section of the diffuser. This in turn helps...»

Ferrari F2008 - shark-fin engine cover 02 Aug 2008

Ferrari F2008 - shark-fin engine cover

As part of their Hungarian aero update, Ferrari have included a heavily-revised engine cover. This full-height shark fin profile (inset) is almost identical to those already introduced by Red Bull, Renault, Toro Rosso and Force India. This revision improves the car's rear-end efficiency and balance,...»

Ferrari F2008 - vertical sidepod fins 20 Jul 2008

Ferrari F2008 - vertical sidepod fins

In Germany Ferrari have become the latest team to adopt a vertical fin (see blue arrow and inset) to connect the winglets placed in front of the sidepods with the rearmost edge of the car's barge boards. Also introduced by Honda here at Hockenheim, the fins decrease the vibrations of the sidepod...»

Ferrari F2008 - barge board development 05 Jul 2008

Ferrari F2008 - barge board development

Compared with Force India's extensive aero redevelopment for Silverstone, the changes to the F2008 look insignificant at first sight. But Ferrari have in fact developed many details of the car to optimise its already excellent balance for the specific demands of the British track. One interesting...»

Ferrari F2008 - revised front wing 22 Jun 2008

Ferrari F2008 - revised front wing

Ferrari have revised the F2008's front wing for France, in particular the central section of the flap (green arrow) which has been altered to improve the performance of the car's nose hole, increasing air extraction from underneath. The flap has been deepened to increase the quantity of airflow and...»

Ferrari F2008 - the secret to riding Montreal's kerbs 08 Jun 2008

Ferrari F2008 - the secret to riding Montreal's kerbs

One of the distinctive elements of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve are its high kerbs. To set a fast time all the drivers tend to ride the kerbs, but what is interesting is how smoothly the Ferraris seem to be able to attack them. This is a result of the F2008's suspension geometry, in particular at...»

Ferrari F2008 - additional venting slits 07 Jun 2008

Ferrari F2008 - additional venting slits

In Monaco, Ferrari added small venting slits to the chimneys on the top of the sidepods to aid cooling (yellow arrow and inset). Although in Canada the average speed is much higher than that of Monte Carlo, the hotter temperatures plus the track's long straight and twisty section make it sensible...»

Ferrari F2008 - nose hole development 23 May 2008

Ferrari F2008 - nose hole development

For the second time in three races, Ferrari have utilised their vented nosecone assembly in Monaco. The solution, which improves the car's overall aero balance, works best at high-downforce tracks like Monte Carlo, and the Italian team have further refined it with the addition of two triangular,...»

Ferrari F2008 - reduced cooling vents 10 May 2008

Ferrari F2008 - reduced cooling vents

For this year the Turkish Grand Prix has moved from August to May and the lower temperatures mean teams can afford to reduce the number of cooling vent slits on their cars' sidepods. In the case of Ferrari, the F2008 sports only half the number of upper vents it would in high-temperature...»

Ferrari F2008 - vented nosecone assembly 16 Apr 2008

Ferrari F2008 - vented nosecone assembly

During this week's test in Barcelona, Ferrari have introduced a dramatic new aerodynamic modification to the F2008's nosecone. An opening underneath the nose has been matched with two vents - one semicircular, the other similar in style to a NACA duct - on the top of the chassis (see inset) to...»

Ferrari F2008 - cooling vent for rear dampers 07 Apr 2008

Ferrari F2008 - cooling vent for rear dampers

In Malaysia we looked at Renault's semi-circular vent over the R28's damper housing. In Bahrain the Ferrari sported a similar, perhaps slightly more complex, feature. At the end of the F2008's very short and narrow engine cover we can see three separate vents (green arrows). The central one relates...»

Ferrari F2008 - new rear wing profile 05 Apr 2008

For the same reasons described in the article on Ferrari's front wing changes for Bahrain, the team have also introduced a new profile at the rear. It has a flat central section, with the outer extremities bending noticeably upwards (yellow arrow). The main advantage of this configuration is that it...»

Ferrari F2008 - front wing development 04 Apr 2008

Ferrari F2008 - front wing development

Bahrain is a dramatically different circuit to the first two rounds of the year in Australia and Malaysia. Although it sports a very twisty central section, it's a medium-fast circuit with an average speed exceeding 220km/h. This calls for a completely different aero set-up, so as to maximise...»

Ferrari F2008 - front brake ducts 24 Mar 2008

Ferrari F2008 - front brake ducts

In Australia the cars sported very small brake ducts, a trend that was totally reversed in Malaysia, especially at the front. The reason? In Melbourne there are no particularly long strong straights requiring hard braking at the end. Sepang has two, followed by tight hairpins. Although the rest of...»

Ferrari F2008 - additional sidepod venting 23 Mar 2008

Ferrari F2008 - additional sidepod venting

The hot and damp Malaysian climate imposes special demands on all the teams to prevent overheating, especially of the engine. Ferrari had already adopted additional venting on the top of the F2008's sidepods, but these new slits (see insets), fit seamlessly with the original design. They provide a...»

Ferrari F2008 - front-axle airflow management 22 Mar 2008

Ferrari F2008 - front-axle airflow management

Looking closely at the cars in the pit lane it is always possible to spot interesting concepts in the front suspension area, including fins, winglets and wing-shaped suspension wishbones. To find the most efficient aerodynamics in this area of a car, the F2008 is a good example. This section of the...»

Ferrari F2008 - steering wheel revisions 14 Mar 2008

Ferrari F2008 - steering wheel revisions

With the F2008's overall balance looking strong since its debut, Ferrari have concentrated their efforts on the car's finer points. One interesting improvement has been the revised layout of the steering wheel's switches, which have been changed to better suit the drivers' preferences. The switch...»

Ferrari F2008 - side protection 07 Jan 2008

Ferrari F2008 - side protection

The side protection around the driver's helmet (black arrows) is 15mm higher than on the F2007. This is partly because of new safety rules but is also the result of the chassis' slightly lower front section. The higher protection doesn't limit the driver's rear visibility since, as on the F2007, the...»

Ferrari F2008 - engine cover 07 Jan 2008

Ferrari F2008 - engine cover

The new engine cover is slimmer than its predecessor, with the bodywork acting like a second skin, encompassing the engine heads and the airbox hidden inside (yellow arrow). This provides a cleaner airflow to the rear wing, increasing the wing's efficiency. This is even more crucial than in the...»

Ferrari F2008 - nose cone 07 Jan 2008

Ferrari F2008 - nose cone

The F2008's nose cone appears visibly higher than that on the F2007, a result of the longer pillars that connect it to the front wing (1). The base of the nose is also heavily sculpted, thereby providing better management of the airflow passing underneath it, an area that is crucial to the car's...»

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