 Fernando Alonso driving the F2012 at the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Scuderia Ferrari | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Pat Fry (Technical Director) Nikolas Tombazis (Chief Designer) Marco Fainello (Head of Vehicle Engineering) Tiziano Battistini (Head of Chassis Design) Simone Resta (Head of R&D) Nicolas Hennel (Chief Aerodynamicist) Jan Monchaux (Deputy Chief Aerodynamicist) Luca Marmorini (Engine and Electronics) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Ferrari 150º Italia | ||||||||||
| Successor | Ferrari F138 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications[1] | |||||||||||
| Chassis | carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Independent suspension, pullrod activated torsion springs | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | as front | ||||||||||
| Engine | Ferrari Tipo 056-2012 2,398 cc (146 cu in) V8 (90°) 750 hp (560 kW) Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Ferrari 7 speeds + reverse Semi-automatic sequential, electronically controlled, longitudinal gearbox, quick-shift Limited-slip differential | ||||||||||
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411.0 lb) (including driver, water and lubricant) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Shell V-Power ULG 66L/2 Fuel Shell Helix Ultra Lubricant | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[2] OZ Wheels (front and rear): 13" | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Scuderia Ferrari | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 5.  Fernando Alonso[3]6.  Felipe Massa[4] | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2012 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| First win | 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last win | 2012 German Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Ferrari F2012 is a Formula One racing car designed by Scuderia Ferrari for the 2012 Formula One season. The chassis was designed by Pat Fry, Nikolas Tombazis and Nicolas Hennel with Luca Marmorini leading the engine and electronics design. The car was launched on 3 February at Ferrari's facility in Maranello.[5] The car, which was driven by Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, made its debut at the first pre-season test at Jerez.[6]
- ^ "Technical specifications". Ferrari F2012. Scuderia Ferrari. 3 February 2012. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ^ "Fernando Alonso signs for Ferrari". Scuderia Ferrari. Ferrari. 30 September 2009. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- ^ Elizalde, Pablo (9 June 2010). "Massa extends Ferrari contract until '12". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 9 June 2010.
- ^ "Ferrari launches its 2012 F1 car". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ Collatine, Keith (10 February 2012). "Alonso ends Jerez test quickest for Ferrari". F1 Fanatic. Retrieved 14 February 2012.