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The Ferrari F10 was introduced in Maranello on January 28, 2010; its name is formed from the F for Ferrari and the year 10. It was designed by Nikolas Tombazis under the technical direction of Aldo Costa; compared to the F60, KERS was dropped and a narrower gearbox was fitted. Fernando Alonso declared it the best car he had ever driven as early as February. With Alonso and Felipe Massa, it achieved 5 wins and 15 podium finishes across 19 races. Following allegations of tobacco advertising, Ferrari modified the engine cover ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Good to know
- Due to bad weather, the initial shakedown at Fiorano was delayed by one day.
- On February 20, Alonso stated that the F10 was the best car he had ever driven and that its true pace was being hidden from rivals.
- Before the Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari replaced the barcode on the engine cover with a white rectangle on a red background.
- At the race in Turkey, Ferrari celebrated its 800th Grand Prix with a special logo on the engine cover.
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Aerodynamic updates
For Spain, Ferrari introduced an F-duct system invented by McLaren: it stalls the rear wing at high speeds, reducing drag. Unlike McLaren, the driver blocked the air duct using a pad under his left hand. Later came the blown diffuser, a concept developed by Red Bull Racing: Ferrari routed the exhaust pipes between the upper and lower rear wishbones, reinforcing the bodywork and suspension to cope.
Season progression
The F10 was immediately more competitive than its predecessor: in Bahrain, Massa and Alonso qualified second and third, Alonso won, and Massa finished second. In Australia, Alonso was involved in a start-line collision with Jenson Button and fought back to fourth behind Massa. Later, Ferrari openly admitted that it had not achieved what the car was capable of, after McLaren moved ahead in the Constructors' Championship.
Weight and technical details
The 620 kg figure includes the driver, fluids, and water. The engine was once again the 2.4-liter Tipo 056 32-valve V8. The transmission was narrower than on its predecessor; it is a seven-speed semi-automatic with electronically controlled, ultra-fast shifting. Compared to the F60, Ferrari opted not to use KERS.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari F10
When was the Ferrari F10 raced?
The Ferrari F10 was raced in 2010.
What engine does the Ferrari F10 have?
Engine of the Ferrari F10: 2.4 l (750 horsepower) V8 (90°) naturally aspirated, 18,000 /min limited Ferrari Tipo 056-2010. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
Who engineered the Ferrari F10?
Engineering of the Ferrari F10: Aldo Costa (Technical Director); Nikolas Tombazis (Chief Designer); Marco Fainello (Head of Vehicle Engineering); Tiziano Battistini ….
Who drove the Ferrari F10?
Drivers of the Ferrari F10: Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso.
How many races did the Ferrari F10 win?
The Ferrari F10 took 5 wins in 19 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari F10?
Predecessor: Ferrari F60. Successor: Ferrari 150º Italia.
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