Ferrari is the oldest team in Grand Prix racing, having made its debut in the second ever World Championship GP at Monaco in 1950. The marque was created by former driver and Alfa Romeo entrant Enzo Ferrari in 1947. After early success in sportscars the team turned its 
attention to single-seaters, with Alberto Ascari as its main driver. The Italian dominated the 1952-'53 seasons. Ferrari has been a fixture in GP racing ever since, despite intense pressure from the Italian media, and internal political upheavals. In recent years it has struggled to win the ultimate honour. After Jody Scheckter's title success in 1979 the team endured two decades of near misses, as British teams did most of the winning. Enzo Ferrari died in 1988, and while the team lost some of its previous mystique, it continued to receive enthusiastic support around the world. Ferrari's form improved after Michael Schumacher joined in 1996, and the subsequent arrivals of technical director Ross Brawn and chief designer Rory Byrne from Benetton also helped to raise Ferrari's game. After coming close several times Schumacher went on to win the championship five times in a row between 2000 and 2004, before retiring at the end of 2006. His replacement Kimi Raikkonen won the title in great style last season.
The Scuderia Ferrari F2008 is the fifty fourth single-seater built by the Italian team specifically to take part in the Formula 1 World Championship. The design, codenamed internally as the 659, represents the Scuderia's interpretation of the regulations in force in 2008.
A major new element of these is the introduction of a new electronic system to be used by all teams, known as SECU (Standard Electronic Control Unit) and produced by MES (McLaren Electronic Systems.) It consists of a single control unit and a software system, the development of which ends as the season begins. Other areas affected by rule changes are: gearbox, which must be used for four consecutive events; safety, with the introduction of higher side protection around the driver's helmet; materials, with a limit to the type of composites that can be used. As a result of these rules, there has been an increase in the weight of the car. All aerodynamic surfaces have been completely revised, however the current version will be replaced by a completely different configuration in time for the first race. In fact, an intensive and all encompassing development programme is planned to run throughout the season. The monococque has been further cut away under the driver's legs and the side pods and engine cover are more tapered. The suspension system has been reworked and developed around the new aerodynamics.
The wheelbase and weight distribution have been adapted to meet the challenge of the new regulations and on the basis of lessons learned last year in terms of the performance of the Bridgestone tyres. Changes to the technical and sporting regulations in terms of electronics, alongside the introduction of the SECU, have led to the removal of a host of a driver aids, such as traction control and engine breaking and the electronically assosted starting system, and also mean that management of the differential, engine and gearchange are much simpler. The gearbox casing is produced in carbon, while the transmission continues to be mounted longitudinally. For the second consecutive year the gearchange is fitted with a quick shift system, adapted to the SECU software and further speeded up. In dealing with the reliability aspect of the new regulations, Shell has played a key role in defining the lubricants for the gearbox. The braking system has been updated with new callipers and innovative concepts regarding cooling.
The 056 engine is mounted longitudinally and continues as a load bearing element. Its basic structure remains unchanged compared to the unit homologated at the start of last season, while its auxiliary systems, air and fuel intakes have been further developed. The technical regulations also call for the use of fuel corresponding to European Union norms, with a content of components derived from biological sources equal to 5.75%. As usual, during the design and development stages of the entire car, our technical partners played an important role. Apart from previously mentioned significant input from Shell , also worthy of note is the contribution of the Fiat Research Centre, especially in providing simulation systems and Brembo for its work in developing the braking system. As is now traditional, a great deal of attention was paid to the performance and optimising of the materials used at the design stage and through quality control, striving to maximise performance levels while attaining the highest possible safety standards.
Specifications
Chassis
Breaks, Suspension, Wheel & Weight
Engine
attention to single-seaters, with Alberto Ascari as its main driver. The Italian dominated the 1952-'53 seasons. Ferrari has been a fixture in GP racing ever since, despite intense pressure from the Italian media, and internal political upheavals. In recent years it has struggled to win the ultimate honour. After Jody Scheckter's title success in 1979 the team endured two decades of near misses, as British teams did most of the winning. Enzo Ferrari died in 1988, and while the team lost some of its previous mystique, it continued to receive enthusiastic support around the world. Ferrari's form improved after Michael Schumacher joined in 1996, and the subsequent arrivals of technical director Ross Brawn and chief designer Rory Byrne from Benetton also helped to raise Ferrari's game. After coming close several times Schumacher went on to win the championship five times in a row between 2000 and 2004, before retiring at the end of 2006. His replacement Kimi Raikkonen won the title in great style last season.The Scuderia Ferrari F2008 is the fifty fourth single-seater built by the Italian team specifically to take part in the Formula 1 World Championship. The design, codenamed internally as the 659, represents the Scuderia's interpretation of the regulations in force in 2008.
A major new element of these is the introduction of a new electronic system to be used by all teams, known as SECU (Standard Electronic Control Unit) and produced by MES (McLaren Electronic Systems.) It consists of a single control unit and a software system, the development of which ends as the season begins. Other areas affected by rule changes are: gearbox, which must be used for four consecutive events; safety, with the introduction of higher side protection around the driver's helmet; materials, with a limit to the type of composites that can be used. As a result of these rules, there has been an increase in the weight of the car. All aerodynamic surfaces have been completely revised, however the current version will be replaced by a completely different configuration in time for the first race. In fact, an intensive and all encompassing development programme is planned to run throughout the season. The monococque has been further cut away under the driver's legs and the side pods and engine cover are more tapered. The suspension system has been reworked and developed around the new aerodynamics.
The wheelbase and weight distribution have been adapted to meet the challenge of the new regulations and on the basis of lessons learned last year in terms of the performance of the Bridgestone tyres. Changes to the technical and sporting regulations in terms of electronics, alongside the introduction of the SECU, have led to the removal of a host of a driver aids, such as traction control and engine breaking and the electronically assosted starting system, and also mean that management of the differential, engine and gearchange are much simpler. The gearbox casing is produced in carbon, while the transmission continues to be mounted longitudinally. For the second consecutive year the gearchange is fitted with a quick shift system, adapted to the SECU software and further speeded up. In dealing with the reliability aspect of the new regulations, Shell has played a key role in defining the lubricants for the gearbox. The braking system has been updated with new callipers and innovative concepts regarding cooling.
The 056 engine is mounted longitudinally and continues as a load bearing element. Its basic structure remains unchanged compared to the unit homologated at the start of last season, while its auxiliary systems, air and fuel intakes have been further developed. The technical regulations also call for the use of fuel corresponding to European Union norms, with a content of components derived from biological sources equal to 5.75%. As usual, during the design and development stages of the entire car, our technical partners played an important role. Apart from previously mentioned significant input from Shell , also worthy of note is the contribution of the Fiat Research Centre, especially in providing simulation systems and Brembo for its work in developing the braking system. As is now traditional, a great deal of attention was paid to the performance and optimising of the materials used at the design stage and through quality control, striving to maximise performance levels while attaining the highest possible safety standards.Specifications
Chassis
Carbon-fibre and honeycomb, composite structure- Differential: Limited-slip differential
- Gearbox: Ferrari longitudinal, Semiautomatic sequential (7 speeds + reverse), electronically controlled gearbox, quick-shift
Breaks, Suspension, Wheel & Weight
- Brakes: Ventiled carbon-fibre disc brakes
- Suspension: Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
- Weight: (with water, lubricant and driver): 605 kg
- BBS Wheels: (front and rear): 13 in
Engine- Designation: Ferrari 056
- Cylinder configuration: V8, 90°
- Cylinder block: Cast aluminium
- Number of valves: 32
- Distribution: Pneumatic distribution
- Total displacement: 2398 cm3
- Piston bore: 98 mm
- Weight: <95>
- Injection: Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
- Ignition: Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition Fuel: Shell V-Power ULG 64
- Lubrcant: Shell SL-1098
Qualifying
Race Day
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