Ferrari 2009 F1 car revealed

The F60 – named to celebrate the Scuderia's participation in all 60 of the Formula 1 World Championship since 1950 – shows the impact of the new rules for this year, developed to encourage more overtaking.

 The design of the front wing has widened, the rear wing is higher and narrower and the diffuser has moved further back. The new regulations regarding aerodynamics have prompted changes to the suspension — which can no longer be enclosed – and the vehicle’s layout.

“The design also takes into account two other significant changes in the 2009 regulations: the possibility of using a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) and the reintroduction of "slick" tyres,” Ferrari says.

“The KERS on the F60 was designed by Ferrari in collaboration with Magneti Marelli and is centrally mounted on the engine under the rear part of the chassis; its management has involved all departments of the Gestione Sportiva.

“The return to tyres with no grooves is another element which is down to the work of the OWG, as is the introduction of a flap on the front wing that can be adjusted by the driver when the car is moving.”

The engine is still longitudinally mounted, but total of eight engines is the limit for calendar of 17 Grand Prix race events.

The rev limit has been reduced to 18,000rpm and the distance target for each unit is now around 2500km. As part of accommodating these requirements, changes have been made to the inlet trumpets, injector position and exhaust configuration.