Ferrari 150º Italia
The Ferrari 150º Italia, formerly known as the Ferrari F150, was a Formula One car used by Ferrari to compete in the 2011 Formula One season. The chassis was designed by Aldo Costa, Pat Fry, Nikolas Tombazis and Marco de Luca with Luca Marmorini leading the engine and electronics design. It was launched at Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello, Italy on 28 January 2011, one year to the day after the launch of its predecessor, the Ferrari F10. It was driven by 2005 and 2006 World Champion Fernando Alonso, and 2008 championship runner up Felipe Massa. The Ferrari 150º Italia was the first Ferrari Formula One car to utilize Pirelli tyres since Ferrari D50 in 1956.
Fernando Alonso's Ferrari during the first practice session before the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Scuderia Ferrari | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Aldo Costa (Technical Director) Pat Fry (Deputy Technical Director) Nikolas Tombazis (Chief Designer) Marco Fainello (Head of Vehicle Engineering) Tiziano Battistini (Head of Chassis Design) Simone Resta (Head of R&D) Marco de Luca (Head of Aerodynamics) Nicolas Hennel (Chief Aerodynamicist) Luca Marmorini (Engine and Electronics) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Ferrari F10 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Ferrari F2012 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Independent suspension, pushrod activated torsion springs | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | as front | ||||||||||
| Engine | Ferrari Tipo 056-2011 2,398 cc (146 cu in) V8 (90°) 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 BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13" | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 5. Fernando Alonso 6. Felipe Massa | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2011 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| First win | 2011 British Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last win | 2011 British Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The car's chassis designation was chosen to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. This was seen by some pundits as a political move by Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, who founded the Future Italy think tank.