2014 was not a good year for Ferrari F1. The team did not get a single win and came in fourth in team standings, behind the dominant Mercedes, Red Bull Racing-Renault, and Williams-Mercedes. Rules and regulations changed significantly in 2014 and required smaller turbocharged V-6 engines and a more powerful electric assist. 2015 brings a few tweaks to those regulations.
The Ferrari team appears more confident with the 2015 SF15-T racing car design. They are attacking aerodynamic downforce and powertrain areas to create what they say is “a more competitive car.”
There is also a new driver. Fernando Alonso departs Ferrari to join the McLaren-Honda team, while four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel steps in. Kimi Raikkonen remains on the team. Can Kimi and Sebastian put Ferrari on podiums and take a few wins this year? Statisticians at the Scuderia predict two wins for Ferrari in 2015. Of course, the drivers refrain from any predictions, especially since they have not yet driven the new car.
The 2015 car is, however, easier on the eyes than last year’s model. There is a saying that a car with good aerodynamics looks good. Lets hope this is true and that Ferrari can fight for the win.
Here is the 2015 Ferrari F1 SF15-T car.
And here is what racers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen have to say about the upcoming season.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN2P4ZfPxNI
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tAAmTSUXWc
