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24 March 2021
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Two shades of red for 2021, aimed at the future, not forgetting the past S
cuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow’s SF21 car that will race this season, was seen for the first time today and features a subtle livery that looks to the challenges of the future without forgetting the team’s roots and history. “The rear end is reminiscent of the burgundy red of the very first Ferrari, the 125 S,” explained Team Principal Mattia Binotto. “But as it moves gradually towards the cockpit area, it transforms into the modern red that we have used in most recent years. This season presents us with many challenges and through this livery, visually, we
reboot from our past and head into the future.” The car. This car is the 67th to be built in Maranello to compete in the Formula 1 World Championship and is an evolution of last year’s SF1000, as dictated by the regulations, which require the use of the same chassis as in 2020, thus limiting the opportunities for change in many areas. Therefore, the SF21 was developed in all the permitted areas, from the engine, which is completely new, to the aerodynamics and, at the rear end, which is where the two development tokens allowed in the regulations have been used.
Line-up. The SF21 mades its track debut in Bahrain on a Filming Day, for the purpose of acquiring film footage for team partners and media use. The Scuderia’s youngest driver lineup since 1968, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, will both drive. When the first race of the season takes place on 28 March, the pairing’s average age will be 25 years and 3 days. Technical specifications Ferrari SF21 • Power unit 065/6 • Capacity 1600 cc • Max RPM 15,000
• Supercharging Single turbo • Fuel flow 100 kg/hr max • Configuration V6 90° • Bore 80 mm • Stroke 53 mm • Valves 4 per cylinder • Injection 500 bar – direct ERS System • Configuration Hybrid energy recovery system via electrical Motor Generator Units • Battery pack Lithium-Ion batteries of minimum 20 kg weight • Battery pack max energy storage 4 MJ • MGU-K max power 120 kW (161 hp) • Max MGU-K RPM 50,000 • Max MGU-H RPM 125,000
Car • Overall weight including water, oil and driver: 752 kg • Chassis made from carbon fibre and honeycomb composite with halo protection device around the cockpit. • Bodywork and seat made from carbon fibre • Rear differential with hydraulic torque converter • Brembo carbon disc brakes, front and rear. Electronic brake-by-wire on rear brakes • Ferrari longitudinally-mounted gearbox with 8 forward gears and reverse • Push-rod front suspension, pull-rod rear suspension • 13” front and rear wheels
