On Saturday, Ferrari unveiled its new, F14 T is the 60th Formula 1 car, built in Maranello. The project, code index 665, started over two years ago , as the upcoming season 2014 promises to be one of the most difficult in the history of the championship: such a major change in the Technical Regulations was not a very long time.
Externally the car , especially its bow, as you might expect , is markedly different from their predecessors . But the main differences are hidden inside the housing F14 T, and primarily related to the arrangement of a new power plant and cooling system.
The Maranello-based team’s 2014 challenger features a different nose approach to the other 2014 cars revealed so far, with a much flatter concept.Ferrari has retained its pullrod front suspension concept in the new design.The new car is the first that will have been influenced by incoming Ferrari technical chief James Allison, who arrived late last year following his switch from Lotus.The car is scheduled to run in public for the first time at Jerez in Spain next week.Ferrari is hoping that the change in regulations this year, with the arrival of 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, will help it finally deliver the world championship that has eluded it in recent years.
Luca di Montezemolo: “I work for Ferrari over 20 years, but every year day of the presentation is unique. I feel a sense of confidence, because we have a strong team. I think we have all the components of success. I am very glad to be back Kimi – he won the title last Ferrari. And Fernando beautifully spent seasons, winning second place in the standings the last four years. It’s time to win.”
The wide low nose works as an extension of the front for a little downforce.
While the front wing itself is worrying simple
