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Ferrari F2012 - new brake ducts 24 Nov 2012

Ferrari F2012 - new brake ducts

There are new brake ducts on the Ferrari at Interlagos, featuring an additional fin attached to the drum to boost the amount of downforce at the rear of the car. At the previous round in Austin, Fernando Alonso used a modified version of the F2012's rear diffuser and this is also being run by Felipe...»

Ferrari F2012 - modified rear diffuser 18 Nov 2012

Ferrari F2012 - modified rear diffuser

Ferrari brought to Austin a modified version of the new diffuser (see main drawing), which they introduced in Abu Dhabi, for title hopeful Fernando Alonso to use. Unlike the older version, which was run in America by Felipe Massa (see inset), the revised diffuser no longer features two small flaps...»

Ferrari F2012 - new turning vanes 03 Nov 2012

Ferrari F2012 - new turning vanes

In addition to a new front wing, a new rear wing and a more efficient DRS, Ferrari brought different chassis turning vanes to Abu Dhabi, similar in style to those found on the Red Bull. Felipe Massa used the old configuration (see inset) during the weekend, but he did run the same diffuser team mate...»

Ferrari F2012 - revised front wing 03 Nov 2012

Ferrari F2012 - revised front wing

After running back-to-back tests on Friday, with the old-spec set-up on Felipe Massa's car, Fernando Alonso decided to use the entire updated aero package that Ferrari brought to Abu Dhabi for him for the rest of the weekend. The modified front wing now features different endplates with larger...»

Ferrari F2012 - new rear diffuser 28 Oct 2012

Ferrari F2012 - new rear diffuser

In India on Friday Ferrari team mates Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa ran a back-to-back comparison with this new rear diffuser and the team's original solution. The revised diffuser features small flaps on its sidewall (1) and there is also a secondary channel (2) in the central section. Alonso...»

Ferrari F2012 - new front wing 27 Oct 2012

Ferrari F2012 - new front wing

This new endplate (main drawing) was tested on Friday in India by Fernando Alonso and then also made available to Felipe Massa from Saturday for qualifying and the race. The inset shows the previous standard solution, which was tested back to back with the new version in Friday's New Delhi sessions....»

Ferrari F2012 - rear wing modifications 07 Oct 2012

Ferrari F2012 - rear wing modifications

In Japan Fernando Alonso evaluated two different rear wings: the one he tested and then discarded in Singapore and a completely new one. The two solutions differ primarily in the shape of the vertical gills at the bottom of the endplate (see main picture and inset). The endplate's top section is...»

Ferrari F2012 - revised rear-wing endplate 23 Sep 2012

Ferrari F2012 - revised rear-wing endplate

Whilst the Red Bull featured a new rear wing in Singapore, with fewer vertical gills in the lower section of its endplate, Ferrari decided to increase the number on theirs to eight (see black arrow). The first few gills are attached to the diffuser's side channel. The revised wing was used by...»

Ferrari F2012 - new front wing 22 Sep 2012

Ferrari F2012 - new front wing

A race debut in Singapore for the new front wing that Ferrari tested at the Magny-Cours young driver test last week. It's based on the Monza wing, but with the addition of the cascade flaps (right arrow) and a new endplate with a small triangular fin (left arrow). The team also brought a completely...»

Ferrari F2012 - revised front wing 08 Sep 2012

Ferrari F2012 - revised front wing

In Italy Ferrari are again using the new front wing (main drawing) introduced at Spa, different in all its components and not - as one might expect for Monza - simply a standard wing with the upper flaps (1) removed to reduce the downforce level. The endplate (2) is new, without the extra slot and...»

Ferrari F2012 - small sidepod bargeboard 01 Sep 2012

Ferrari F2012 - small sidepod bargeboard

Ferrari's aero package for the fast tracks at Spa and Monza includes a new rear wing, a modified front wing and a small bargeboard in front of the car's sidepods (see red arrow). Alonso also opted to run the new turning vanes, attached to the low section of the chassis, for the first time in...»

Ferrari F2012 - updated sidepod aero package 21 Jul 2012

Ferrari F2012 - updated sidepod aero package

In China back in April Ferrari introduced a revised sidepod aero package, which featured vortex generators in the lower section of the F2012's barge boards (red arrow, inset). At this weekend's German race, the Italian team have better integrated them with three vertical fins (red arrow, main...»

Ferrari F2012 - new front wing 07 Jul 2012

Ferrari F2012 - new front wing

Ferrari introduced a new front wing at Silverstone on Friday. The new endplate (see main drawing) is particularly different from its previous incarnation (see inset). The shape is much more sophisticated and features four vertical gills instead of the usual three. However, when driver Fernando...»

Ferrari F2012 - new exhaust 09 Jun 2012

Ferrari F2012 - new exhaust

In Canada Ferrari have joined the group of teams using the McLaren-style exhaust-exit bodywork solution, following (in order) Red Bull, Sauber, Force India and Toro Rosso (plus Caterham, though only at the Mugello test). In some ways it means the Maranello team have come back to their original 2012...»

Ferrari F2012 - modified rear diffuser 26 May 2012

Ferrari F2012 - modified rear diffuser

In Monaco, Ferrari have kept the new diffuser they introduced in Spain. It features curved connections (1) between the vertical middle plate and the trailing edge of the diffuser. The vertical plates are also rounded in their lower section (2) in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce drag....»

Ferrari F2012 - new rear wing 12 May 2012

Ferrari F2012 - new rear wing

Ferrari have brought a completely new rear wing with them to Spain. The endplates feature different gills (see main drawing) which have been inspired by those on the McLaren. You can see Ferrari's previous solution in the smaller inset. There is also a twisted beam wing and an additional 15cm-wide...»

Ferrari F2012 - modified rear wing 21 Apr 2012

Ferrari F2012 - modified rear wing

After their more significant Shanghai upgrade, Ferrari have brought just a small rear wing update to Bahrain. Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa have both tried running with a small wing (red arrow) on top of the beam wing to increase the efficiency of the rear wing's main top section. It's just 15cm...»

Ferrari F2012 - revised sidepod aero package 14 Apr 2012

Ferrari F2012 - revised sidepod aero package

With Ferrari planning to bring a large and radical upgrade to May's Spanish Grand Prix, there are only a few updates to the F2012 in China. Two small fins have been placed under the mirrors to better direct airflow on top of the sidepods (upper arrow). A small fin and vertical turning vane have also...»

Ferrari F2012 - gearbox-chassis stiffening arm 26 Mar 2012

Ferrari F2012 - gearbox-chassis stiffening arm

Following Fernando Alonso's advice, Ferrari have introduced to the F2012 a concept used by their driver's former team, Renault, as long ago as 2001. Designed to make the rear end of the car stiffer, an arm (red arrow) has been added connecting the gearbox and chassis. Note also the oil radiator...»

Ferrari F2012 - revised exhaust positioning 15 Mar 2012

Ferrari F2012 - revised exhaust positioning

Following new rule restrictions, exhaust positioning has taken centre stage in the build-up to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. At the opening winter test in Jerez, Ferrari chose to send the hot exhaust air in a wide and low direction towards the rear of the car (main image, yellow arrows),...»

Ferrari F2012 - pull-rod front suspension 28 Feb 2012

Ferrari F2012 - pull-rod front suspension

It's been 11 years since pull-rod front suspension has been used in Formula One racing. Back then it was the Gabriele Tredozi-designed 2001 Minardi. This season it's the 2012-spec Ferrari. Interestingly, both then and now one of the drivers at the wheel is Fernando Alonso. This drawing compares the...»

Ferrari F2012/150° Italia - front view comparison 17 Feb 2012

Ferrari F2012/150° Italia - front view comparison

In order to optimise airflow under the car, Ferrari are now exploiting the maximum permitted chassis height of 625mm (10), hence the F2012's nose (1) is actually higher than that of its predecessor, the 150° Italia, even with the much-talked-about step. The wing pillars (2) are very wide and similar...»

Ferrari F2012/150° Italia - overhead comparison 16 Feb 2012

Ferrari F2012/150° Italia - overhead comparison

The new Ferrari is so radically different to its predecessor that it represents a completely fresh start for the Scuderia in terms of the fundamental parameters of the car's layout. The wheelbase is at least 8cm longer and there is now pull-rod suspension at the rear. Introduced by Red Bull back in...»

2012 Ferrari - pre-launch overview 31 Jan 2012

2012 Ferrari - pre-launch overview

As this artist's impression from renowned technical illustrator Giorgio Piola shows, the 2012 Ferrari is expected to bear very little resemblance to its predecessors and appears to be the first of a new generation from Maranello. In line with recent trends, the rear suspension is now a pull-rod...»

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