Ferrari F60

This article is about the Formula One racing car. Not to be confused with the Enzo Ferrari sports car (sometimes referred to as the F60) or the Ferrari F60 America roadster.

Ferrari F60

Kimi Räikkönen driving the F60 at the 2009 Spanish Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Scuderia Ferrari
Designer(s)	Mario Almondo (Executive Operations Director) Aldo Costa (Technical Director) Nikolas Tombazis (Chief Designer) Marco Fainello (Head of Vehicle Performance) Tiziano Battistini (Head of Chassis Design) Simone Resta (Head of R&D) John Iley (Head of Aerodynamics) Marco de Luca (Chief Aerodynamicist) Gilles Simon (Engine Technical Director) David Salters (Engine Chief Designer)
Predecessor	Ferrari F2008
Successor	Ferrari F10
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis	carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)	Independent suspension, pushrod activated torsion springs
Suspension (rear)	As front
Engine	Ferrari Tipo 056-2009 2398cc V8 (90°) 18,000 RPM-Limited with KERS Mid engine rear wheel drive
Transmission	Ferrari 7 speeds + reverse Semiautomatic sequential, electronically controlled, longitudinal gearbox, quick-shift Limited-slip differential
Weight	605 kg (1,333.8 lb) (including driver, water and lubricant)
Fuel	Shell V-Power ULG 66L/2 Fuel Shell Lubricant
Tyres	Bridgestone BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
Notable drivers	3. Felipe Massa 3. Luca Badoer 3. Giancarlo Fisichella 4. Kimi Räikkönen
Debut	2009 Australian Grand Prix
First win	2009 Belgian Grand Prix
Last win	2009 Belgian Grand Prix
Last event	2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 17 1 6 0 1

The Ferrari F60 is a Formula One motor racing car, which Scuderia Ferrari used to compete in the 2009 Formula One season.

The chassis was designed by Aldo Costa, Simone Resta, Tiziano Battistini, Marco Fainello, John Iley and Marco de Luca with Mario Almondo playing a vital role in leading the production of the car as the team's Executive Technical Director and with Giles Simon in charge of the engine and electronics division assisted by David Salters (engine design and development) and Mattia Binotto (engine operations).

The car was unveiled on 12 January 2009. ^[2]

Background

Naming and launching

The F60, the 55th single-seater car produced by Ferrari to compete in Formula One, was named F60 to celebrate the fact that 2009 is Ferrari's 60th year in Formula One, the only team to have competed every year. ^[2] It was first launched online on 12 January 2009, and Felipe Massa undertook the debut run of the car with a shakedown at Mugello later that day. ^[3] The car was initially intended to debut at Ferrari's home Fiorano track, ^[4] but the venue was changed due to poor weather conditions at Maranello. ^[5]

Testing

The F60's first full test took place at the Mugello Circuit during the week of 19 January 2009. ^[6]

Technology

On average, the Ferrari F60 was 1.9 seconds faster than the last car, despite the new regulations. In the 2009 season, FIA banned the large bargeboards in front of the radiator and the sidepods. It also placed limits on the wheelbase, making it shorter, simpler front wing, narrower rear wing and certain underside air flows, so that it was less disruptive to the car behind. The Ferrari F60 responded to all of this by improving tiny details from the F2008. The front wing was located further away from the front wheel, and had only 1 layer. Ferrari claimed this improved air flow to the wheels. The F60 was only fitted with 1-tread slick tires, and a simpler suspension positioned a bit backward in angle. Ferrari removed the large airflow plates and replaced it with a small one, also adjusting some underside air flow. The side mirrors were located at the edge of the car's floor. The FIA's ban on small side wings led to the creation of a "cleaner" sidepods acceptable of the smaller engine, and a smooth underside of the chassis. The rear diffuser was revised to meet the regulations that stated it had to produce less downforce.

Season summary

Felipe Massa driving the F60 at the 2009 German Grand Prix

Luca Badoer driving the F60 at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix

Later uses

Due to its poor performance, the F60 became a popular choice for demonstrations in the liveries of the 150° Italia, F14 T, SF16-H and F1-75.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Points	WCC
2009	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro	Ferrari 056 V8	B		AUS	MAL	CHN	BHR	ESP	MON	TUR	GBR	GER	HUN	EUR	BEL	ITA	SIN	JPN	BRA	ABU	70	4th
				Massa	Ret	9	Ret	14	6	4	6	4	3	DNS
				Badoer											17	14
				Fisichella													9	13	12	10	16
				Räikkönen	15†	14	10	6	Ret	3	9	8	Ret	2	3	1	3	10	4	6	12

References

1. "F60: Technical Specs". Ferrariworld.com. 12 January 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
2. Noble, Jonathan (12 January 2009). "Ferrari first team to unveil 2009 car". Autosport . Haymarket Publications . Retrieved 12 January 2009.
3. "Ferrari first to debut as F60 is unveiled". Formula1.com. 12 January 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
4. Noble, Jonathan (5 January 2009). "Ferrari to launch new car next week". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
5. Noble, Jonathan (10 January 2009). "Ferrari move new car launch to Mugello". Autosport. Haymarket Publication. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
6. "Ferrari move first F60 test to Mugello". autosport.com. 17 January 2009. Retrieved 18 January 2009.
7. "Ferrari poised to stop 09 development – from". Motorsport.co.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
8. "F1 News: Raikkonen: Third will be hard to keep". autosport.com. 25 August 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
9. "F1 News:Raikkonen wins again as Fisichella stars". autosport.com. 30 August 2009. Retrieved 2 September 2009.

External links

• Official Ferrari F60 Website