Ferrari has become the second team to announce its launch plans for its 2023 Formula 1 car, picking February 14th—Valentine’s Day—for its unveiling. This follows an announcement made earlier this week by Aston Martin, which was the first team to confirm the dates of their launch.
What to Expect From the Launch
The event will take place at Maranello and is expected to bring together hundreds of special guests, including drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr., as well as members of the Scuderia Ferrari team. The car itself has been codenamed Project 675, with its official designation to be revealed at a later date.
The unveiling of the new car is a highly anticipated annual event in Formula 1 circles, as it marks the start of a brand-new racing season. Teams typically use this time to give fans a glimpse of what the upcoming season holds in store for them, with teams usually making subtle changes to improve aerodynamics and performance.
This year’s launch looks set to be particularly significant for Ferrari, who are hoping that their new car will help restore them back to championship-winning form after two consecutive disappointing seasons. Fans can expect a mixture of excitement and anticipation when they finally get their hands on the new car next February.
Ferrari’s Plans for 2023
In addition to announcing their plans for 2023, Ferrari also confirmed that they will remain focused on improving their current F1 car before fully transitioning their efforts towards next season’s model. Later this month, they plan to test out some minor updates during pre-season testing in Bahrain before introducing more substantial changes during Summer testing ahead of the campaign proper. The team also said that they have already begun work on 2022 upgrades but expect most development on those parts will begin in earnest after March’s race in Australia.
The Ferrari Formula 1 team has unveiled its 2023 car, the SF21, and with it comes a fresh start for the team under new Team Principal Frederic Vasseur. This is the first year that Vasseur will be in charge of the team, succeeding Mattia Binotto who resigned at the end of 2020. Driving duties are once again falling to pairing Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. With this new look setup, Ferrari is looking to continue its upward trajectory from last season and challenge for a title against Red Bull.
Ferrari’s 2023 Car
The SF21 is an evolution of the SF1000, which was used during the 2020 season. The most notable change to the car is its all-new nose design, which features a more dramatic curve than its predecessor. The car also boasts improved aerodynamics in order to generate more downforce and reduce drag on the straights. On the engine side, there have been several changes made in order to increase power output without sacrificing reliability or efficiency. These include changes to both hardware and software components.
Ferrari’s Ambitions for 2023
Despite ending their two-and-a-half year win drought last season with Leclerc’s victory in Bahrain, Ferrari failed to convert its early-season pace into a sustained title challenge against Red Bull due to missed opportunities throughout 2020. This season they are determined not only to compete for wins but also for the championship title. To do so they must focus on reducing errors in terms of strategy calls as well as pit stops while continuing their development work on improving their cars’ performance both on track and off track in terms of aerodynamics and other technical aspects such as engines and tires.
February 14th looks set to be an exciting day for both Ferrari and Formula 1 fans alike as Ferrari unveil their 2023 model at Maranello! As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, expectations are high for them to make a return to championship-winning form with their new car—and we can’t wait until we get our first glimpse at it! In the meantime, though, Ferrari remain focused on improvements for this season’s model before fully transitioning their efforts towards next year’s challenger. It promises to be another thrilling few months ahead!