Ferrari F2008

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Ferrari F2008
Category Formula One
Constructor Scuderia Ferrari
Designer(s) Flag of Italy Mario Almondo
(Director of Operations)
Flag of Italy Aldo Costa
(Technicial Director)
Flag of France Gilles Simon
(Chief Engineer)
Technical Specifications
Chassis carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front) Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs
Suspension (rear) Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs
Engine Ferrari 056 2398cc V8 19,000 RPM Limited
Transmission Ferrari 7 speeds + reverse Semiautomatic sequential, electronically controlled gearbox, quick-shift Limited-slip differential
Fuel Shell V-Power ULG 64 Fuel
Shell SL-1098 Lubricant
Tyres Bridgestone
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition History
Notable entrants Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
Notable drivers 1. Flag of Finland Kimi Räikkönen
2. Flag of Brazil Felipe Massa
Debut 2008 Australian Grand Prix
 Races   Wins    Poles     FLs   
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The Ferrari F2008 is a Formula One motor racing car, which Scuderia Ferrari is using to compete in the 2008 Formula One season.

The car was unveiled to the public on January 6, 2008. It features a new standard Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which is the electronic system that controls all the cars, produced by McLaren Electronic Systems. This was included to comply with the new regulations. The ECU also removes most of the driver aids used in previous seasons, including traction control, engine braking and electronically assisted starting system. It also makes the management of the differential, engine and gearchanges easier.[citation needed]

The car also weighs more than last season's F2007 chassis due to rule changes which includes the gearbox which has to be used for four consecutive races, higher side protection around the drivers helmet etc.

World champion Kimi Räikkönen gave the car its first shakedown at Ferrari's Fiorano test track on January 7th 2008.


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(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Points WCC
2008 Ferrari Ferrari V8 B AUS MAL BHR ESP TUR MON CAN FRA GBR GER HUN EUR BEL ITA SIN JPN CHN BRA 73* 1st*
Räikkönen 8 1 2 1 3 9 Ret
Massa Ret Ret 1 2 1 3 5

* Season in progress

Räikkönen's car retired with engine failure but was classified as 8th after completing 90% of the race.

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