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The Ferrari 150º Italia, initially designated the F150, was Ferrari's Formula 1 car for the 2011 season. The name commemorates the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, which is why the Italian flag is emblazoned on the rear of the rear wing. Because Ford claimed the F150 name for one of its own models, the designation was modified several times until Ford withdrew its lawsuit. It was the first Formula 1 Ferrari on Pirelli tires since the 1956 D50. With it, Alonso and Massa won one race and scored 10 podium finishes.
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Good to know
- The car was introduced in Maranello on January 28, 2011, exactly one year to the day after its predecessor, the F10.
- Some observers saw the name as a political statement by President Luca di Montezemolo, who had founded a think tank for Italy's future.
- In Spain, Alonso swept past all three drivers ahead of him at the start from fourth on the grid to take the lead.
- Technical director Aldo Costa was ousted after the Spanish Grand Prix, the fifth of 19 races.
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Compared to the F10, several things changed. The shark fin required for the F-duct was dropped after the system was banned; instead, the rear wing received DRS. The nose sat higher to direct more air beneath the car. Unlike the previous year, Ferrari again relied on KERS. The Tipo 056 V8 was developed by Luca Marmorini and Gilles Simon, while Aldo Costa, Pat Fry, and Nikolas Tombazis were among those working on the chassis.
Season progression
The start of the season was sobering: in Australia, Alonso and Massa were 1.4 and 2.0 seconds off Vettel's pole position in the Red Bull RB7 during qualifying. After three races, Ferrari trailed Red Bull by 55 points. Improvements only arrived in Turkey, where Alonso finished third to claim the team's first podium. In Monaco, second place was secured following a red flag, and in Canada, Alonso and Massa lined up 2nd and 3rd on the grid.
The naming dispute
In February 2011, Ford announced plans to sue Ferrari because Ford owns the F150 trademark. Ferrari initially responded with "F150th Italia," explaining that F150 was merely an abbreviation. In early March came the renaming to "150º Italia," where the º symbol is pronounced as the Italian ordinal "centocinquantesimo." Ford withdrew its lawsuit. Montezemolo expected "plenty of good fortune" from the flag on the rear wing.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 150º Italia
When was the Ferrari 150º Italia raced?
The Ferrari 150º Italia was raced in 2011.
How much power does the Ferrari 150º Italia have?
Power of the Ferrari 150º Italia: NNN hp.
What engine does the Ferrari 150º Italia have?
Engine of the Ferrari 150º Italia: 2398 cm³ V8 (90°) naturally aspirated, 18,000 /min limited with KERS Ferrari Tipo 056-2011. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
Who engineered the Ferrari 150º Italia?
Engineering of the Ferrari 150º Italia: Aldo Costa (Technical Director); Pat Fry (Deputy Technical Director); Nikolas Tombazis (Chief Designer); Marco Fainello ….
Who drove the Ferrari 150º Italia?
Drivers of the Ferrari 150º Italia: Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa.
How many races did the Ferrari 150º Italia win?
The Ferrari 150º Italia took 1 win in 19 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 150º Italia?
Predecessor: Ferrari F10. Successor: Ferrari F2012.
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