A handful of System 1 groups have revealed their race automobiles for the 2023 season, and amongst them is Ferrari which confirmed off the brand new SF-23 on Tuesday.
The automobile was proven at Ferrari’s Fiorano check monitor in Maranello, Italy, with present drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz available to assist current it. Additionally becoming a member of them was new Crew Principal Fred Vasseur.
As is the case with different automobiles developed for the brand new season, the SF-23 is basically an evolution of the earlier season’s design. Its livery is new, although. It options some areas in naked carbon fiber, and the crimson paint is a matte model of the shiny crimson used on Ferrari’s new 499P LMH race automobile. Followers of the model may even be aware the basic “Ferrari” script on the rear with the lengthy F.
Key specs of the SF-23 embody a carbon-fiber composite honeycomb construction for the chassis, 18-inch wheels, a hydraulically managed rear differential, and a mix of push-rod (entrance) and pull-rod (rear) suspension. The burden, together with coolant, oil, and the motive force, is roughly 1,760 kilos.
Ferrari SF-23 2023 System 1 race automobile
The 2023 energy unit design additionally carries over from the earlier season. This implies the SF-23 is powered by a hybrid setup combining a turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 and two motor-generators, one on the driveline and one other built-in with the turbo. Ferrari develops and builds its energy unit in-house.
Ferrari proved to be the largest menace to championship-winner Crimson Bull Racing in 2022, with Leclerc ending the season in second behind Crimson Bull’s Max Verstappen, who took dwelling a second consecutive title. With the race automobiles altering little or no for the brand new season, it is doable we see a repeat of the shut competitors.
McLaren MCL60 2023 System 1 race automobile
Aston Martin AMR23 2023 System 1 race automobile
Aston Martin and McLaren additionally revealed their respective AMR23 and MCL60 race automobiles for the brand new season on Monday. For each groups the reveals was additionally the primary outing for his or her new driver lineups.
In Aston Martin’s case, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has joined the squad because the substitute for four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, who retired from F1 on the finish of 2022. Alonso will drive alongside earlier Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll. Over at McLaren, F1 rookie Oscar Piastri has crammed the seat of Daniel Ricciardo, who left the squad on the finish of 2022. Ricciardo is serving as a check driver for Crimson Bull whereas he seeks a seat for 2024. Piastri will drive alongside earlier McLaren driver Lando Norris.
Crimson Bull confirmed its new automobile, the RB19, in early February. The reveal coincided with the announcement of a new partnership with Ford.
The primary race on the 2023 F1 calendar is the Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for Mar. 5.