Ferrari F60
The Ferrari F60 is a Formula One motor racing car, which Scuderia Ferrari used to compete in the 2009 Formula One season.
The F60, driven by Giancarlo Fisichella in the third free practice session before the 2009 Japanese Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
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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.
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