Facing lack of victories last year Ferrari focused more on F1 and has unveiled its new 2010 car the F10 in Maranello, which is an improved version of the 2009 F1 car. The improvement features a longer wheelbase as expected, which drastically affects the car’s weight distribution because of the enlarged fuel tank due to the refueling ban imposed.
The F10 has been presented with the specifications of the 2009 model and Ferrari is avoiding showing any images of the rear of the car. The reason being that the car is believed to have an aggressive double diffuser.
Another striking change is the one that has been made to the Nose of the car. It is longer and raised higher and is very much similar to the 2009 Red Bull RB5. Due to the changes made to the nose the onboard camera housings which every car must be fitted with have been moved back from the tip of the nose. The air intakes are slightly smaller which is a consequence of the installation of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) being mandatory this year.
On the inside of the chassis one compromise that other teams will have to make is with the longer and narrower radiators to fit around the larger fuel tanks. The rear view mirrors are mounted on small turning vanes in front of the sidepods. The sidepods themselves are given a more aerodynamic shape. The Planned run for Massa on Ferrari’s fiorano track was later called off due to the track being covered in ice leaving the fans to wait, for a glimpse until the testing of the 2010 car starts at Valencia on February 1st.
Some of the basic technical specifications given by Ferrari are:
Ferrari F1 2010 Chassis Specifications
- Carbon-fiber and honeycomb composite structure
- Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
- Limited-slip differential
- Semi-automatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox – quick shift
- Number of gears: Seven, plus reverse
- Brembo ventilated carbon-fiber disc brakes
- Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
- Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 620 kg
- BBS Wheels (front and rear: 13 inch)
Ferrari F1 2010 Engine Specifications
- Type: 056
- Number of cylinders:8
- Cylinder block in sand cast aluminum: 90-degree V
- Number of valves: 32
- Pneumatic distribution
- Total displacement: .2398 cc
- Piston bore: 98 mm
- Weight: > 95 kg
- Electronic injection (MPFI) and ignition
- Fuel: Shell V-Power
- Lubricant: Shell Helix Ultra
