Ferrari F138

Ferrari F138
The F138, driven by Fernando Alonso during the second practice session of the Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorFerrari
Designer(s)Pat Fry (Technical Director)
Nikolas Tombazis (Chief Designer)
Tiziano Battistini (Head of Chassis Design)
Simone Resta (Project Leader)
Nick Collett (Head of R&D)
Giacomo Tortora (Chief Vehicle Dynamicist)
Loic Bigois (Head of Aerodynamics)
Nicolas Hennel (Chief Aerodynamicist)
Luca Marmorini (Engine and Electronics)
PredecessorFerrari F2012
SuccessorFerrari F14 T
Technical specifications,[1][2]
ChassisCarbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)Independent suspension, pull-rod activated torsion springs
Suspension (rear)as front
EngineFerrari Tipo 056-2013 2,398 cc (146 cu in) 90° V8 Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted.
TransmissionFerrari 7 forward + 1 reverse Semi automatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox, quick-shift Limited-slip differential
Weight642 kg (1,415 lb) (including water, lubricant and driver)
FuelShell V-Power Fuel
Shell Helix Ultra Lubricant
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[3]
OZ Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrantsScuderia Ferrari
Notable drivers3. Spain Fernando Alonso[4]
4. Brazil Felipe Massa[5]
Debut2013 Australian Grand Prix
First win2013 Chinese Grand Prix
Last win2013 Spanish Grand Prix
Last event2013 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
1921002

The Ferrari F138[6] (originally known as the Ferrari F2013, and sometimes referred to by its project number, the Ferrari 664)[7][8] is a Formula One racing car designed and built by Scuderia Ferrari for use in the 2013 Formula One season. It was driven by two time World Champion Fernando Alonso and his teammate Felipe Massa in his final season at the Scuderia.[4][5] The chassis was designed by Pat Fry, Nikolas Tombazis and Loic Bigois with Luca Marmorini leading the engine and electronics design. The car was named the "F138" to represent the year that it would be raced, 2013, and to mark the final season that Formula One would use V8 engines.[9]

Ferrari were developing their car for the 2014 season in parallel with the F138.[10]

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  2. ^ "Ferrari F138 - F1technical.net".
  3. ^ Noble, Jonathan; Beer, Matt (11 December 2013). "F1 teams expert enough to avoid early tyre struggles – Ross Brawn". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Fernando Alonso signs new Ferrari contract". BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  5. ^ a b "Massa signs new Ferrari deal for 2013". ESPN. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
  6. ^ "Ferrari to name 2013 car the F138". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. 30 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Ferrari confirm they will launch their 2013 car on February 1st at Maranello". Sky Sports. BSkyB. 16 January 2013. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  8. ^ "New Ferrari to be more visually appealing than F2012". crash.net. Retrieved 29 January 2013. According to Spain's Marca newspaper, the car – currently known only by its factory reference number, 664
  9. ^ "To be called ... F138". Ferrari.com. Ferrari. 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  10. ^ Benson, Andrew (11 February 2013). "Ferrari bring back designer Rory Byrne to work on 2014 car". BBC F1. BBC. Retrieved 11 February 2013.