Inside Ferrari: Unique Behind-the-Scenes Photography of the World's Greatest Motor Racing Team

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Inside Ferrari: Unique Behind-the-Scenes Photography of the World's Greatest Motor Racing Team

Inside Ferrari: Unique Behind-the-Scenes Photography of the World's Greatest Motor Racing Team

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First: it wants to improve its top speed with greater aerodynamic efficiency. The drag problem derived not only from the difference in speed withDRS open, but also from the approach to aero-elasticity of certain components – where perhaps Red Bull did things much more cleverly. And this counts not only for wings but also in the overallpitchof the car when it hits top speed on the straight. Read Also: The best clips on Driving Video: Ford Supervan EV races up Pikes Peak Video: Ferrari SF90 XX walkaround Giorgetto Giugiaro, legendary car designer › More here... Stories and advice about our beloved classics Are these the 23 ugliest cars ever made? Alan Mann unveils electric Ford Mustang restomod Goodwood Revival's cutest race? Yes and no › More here...

After the Renault challenge faded, they traded the lead several times. The Canadian believed they were putting on a show for the fans, and that Pironi would comply with a pre-race agreement and let him win. It was also a tight race on fuel consumption, and both drivers had to be mindful of that. And while changes will no doubt come when Vasseur has had time to get his feet under the desk, it does not appear that Ferrari is in need of a major revolution or upheaval. Minor adjustments in the way things are run could be enough to make the difference in that fight with Red Bull and Mercedes.However, Vasseur is wary that the strength of Ferrari's rivals -- most notably Red Bull and former champions Mercedes -- means the team cannot afford to stop pushing in any area. He underlined the importance of all the team's departments making gains, again with the clear goal of delivering a title to the tifosi by the end of the year.

Postlethwaite never believed the Imola fallout between the two Ferrari drivers contributed towards what happened at Zolder and Villeneuve's deathIt's difficult now to remember your emotions at the time. Funnily enough, I remember the day of the Pironi accident more than the day of the Villeneuve accident, because the Pironi accident seemed so silly.” Convinced? The fact is that almost everyone outside of the Maranello-based car maker will refer to the Purosangue as its first SUV, and though it’s true that no other performance SUV is powered by a naturally-aspirated V12 (let’s ignore the luxurious Rolls-Royce Cullinan), there are a few obvious rivals in terms of body shape and on-paper performance; namely the Lamborgini Urus, Aston Martin DBX707 and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. The team is bigger but it is not a drama," he said. "The DNA and the approach of the business is much more important than the size of the company. I think to run a race team is different to a lot of other companies, because you don't have to motivate the people, the motivation is there and the motivation is very over full in terms of the management.

The indicators switches are on either side of the boss, while the wiper controls sit above the five-position manettino switch. The lights are still operated by a rotary control to the left of the wheel, but the high/dip beam switch is on the wheel, below the left indicator switch. Like all Ferraris, it’s highly consumptive and expensive, but it feels true to the brand – and that's not something you can say of many cars like this. Experienced drivers will enjoy flipping it into Sport mode, or even ESC off, and controlling slip at the rear end with their right foot. Despite clever four-wheel steering and electronic stability control systems (see below), acceleration and torque distribution is natural and progressive. The steering is beautifully weighted, with super-sharp turn-in when in Sport mode (there’s no Race setting on the Manettino, this being in Ferrari’s GT model line-up), and incredible front-end grip.Ferrari most likely knows that only a small percentage of the world can afford to own one of its models, so Ferrari World is its way of introducing others to the brand. Vasseur has ruled out an overhaul of the team before the first race, opting to take time to understand Ferrari's shortcomings before he makes changes. Speaking on Tuesday, he said the priority over the winter had been on fixing last year's engine reliability issues, which not only resulted in race retirements but also forced the team to turn down the performance of its engine to reduce the risk of a failure.

A strong start to the season is one thing, but maintaining that performance across the whole year has been Ferrari's weakness ever since it last won a title in 2008. Despite the victory drought, the team's goal has not changed in the past 15 years and there was no shying away from the ultimate target of winning the title again this year. The only potential problem for owners expecting a proper load-lugging experience? The Purosangue can’t tow — it’s not designed for that. But if you can afford this car, you almost certainly also own a Range Rover, so that won’t be an issue. Ride and handling They shared a language, and they shared a lot of other things. I think that they were both excellent drivers, and they were both very, very competitive. It was a great tragedy that both of them got killed in accidents.” Featuring on its roof the largest Ferrari logo ever created, the megastructure is home to multiple rides and attractions, plus, of course, a large Ferrari store.

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And whether or not you buy into the idea that it’s not an SUV, a lot has been done to ensure that despite its raised ground clearance there’s still something of the Berlinetta about Ferrari’s first four-door four-seater. The cabin in our test car was dark in colour but didn’t feel gloomy, and lighter upholstery is available. Ferrari has made more of an effort to use sustainable and recycled materials in the Purosangue, including the introduction of a new type of Alcantara, produced in collaboration with the Italian textile company, that uses certified recycled Polyester. So owners can boast of their unquestionable environmental credentials. Enzo Ferrari considered the engine to be the heart of a car, and a V12 engine has always been the beating heart of Ferrari, so using the 812 Superfast-derived 6.5-litre unit (albeit with a bespoke intake and exhaust, with optimised cylinder heads and timing) in the Purosangue marries the marque’s thoroughbred tradition to a modern, arguably necessary, bodystyle.



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