Launch and first laps for the SF-23 at Fiorano.
17-02-2023 16:19 - MOTORSPORT
It was a St. Valentine's Day to remember for Scuderia Ferrari fans around the world. At around lunchtime, the #sf23, the Maranello marque's challenger for the coming Formula 1 season, was unveiled at the company's #fiorano track. It is the 69th car built by Ferrari to compete in motor racing's blue riband category, which starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix on 5 March.
The SF-23, whose name marks a return to the format of the Scuderia Ferrari initials combined with the year of competition, as has been the case for most of the hybrid era, was first seen on video. But then came the announcement that, for the first time since 2017, the car would actually take to the track on launch day. Which of the two drivers would get behind the wheel first was decided by Fred Vasseur tossing a special coin, with Leclerc's and Sainz's race numbers- 16 and 55 – one on each side. Charles won and drove the SF-23 for its first couple of laps, while Carlos got his turn shortly afterwards.
Power unit
Name: 066/10
Cubic capacity: 1600 cc
Maximum rpm: 15,000
Supercharging: single turbocharger
Maximum fuel flow rate: 100 kg/hr
Maximum race fuel 110 kg
Configuration: 90° V6
Bore: 80 mm
Stroke: 53 mm
4 valves per cylinder
Direct injection, max 500 bar
The SF-23, whose name marks a return to the format of the Scuderia Ferrari initials combined with the year of competition, as has been the case for most of the hybrid era, was first seen on video. But then came the announcement that, for the first time since 2017, the car would actually take to the track on launch day. Which of the two drivers would get behind the wheel first was decided by Fred Vasseur tossing a special coin, with Leclerc's and Sainz's race numbers- 16 and 55 – one on each side. Charles won and drove the SF-23 for its first couple of laps, while Carlos got his turn shortly afterwards.
Power unit
Name: 066/10
Cubic capacity: 1600 cc
Maximum rpm: 15,000
Supercharging: single turbocharger
Maximum fuel flow rate: 100 kg/hr
Maximum race fuel 110 kg
Configuration: 90° V6
Bore: 80 mm
Stroke: 53 mm
4 valves per cylinder
Direct injection, max 500 bar