The Ferrari F60 was Ferrari's Formula 1 car for the 2009 season and takes its name from the team's 60th year in Formula 1, in which Ferrari was the only team to have competed in every single year. Presented online on January 12, 2009, Felipe Massa completed its first laps at Mugello that same day. The Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) was used in all races except China. On the track, the record remained modest: one victory and 6 podium finishes from 17 races, driven by Massa, Badoer, Fisichella, and Räikkönen.
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Technology and regulations
In 2009, the FIA banned large bargeboards in front of the radiators and sidepods and restricted wheelbase, front, and rear wings, among other things. Ferrari responded with many small improvements over the F2008: the front wing sat further away from the front wheels and was single-plane, while the suspension was simplified. The side mirrors were mounted on the edge of the floor. KERS was used in all races except China, seen elsewhere on the grid only at BMW Sauber, McLaren, and Renault.
2009 season
The season was disappointing. After three races without points came Bahrain; Massa's severe accident in Hungary set the team back. Stand-in drivers Luca Badoer and later Giancarlo Fisichella found no rhythm. In August, Ferrari halted development of the F60 to focus on the 2010 car. The only victory was achieved by Räikkönen in Belgium from sixth on the grid. Ferrari finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, just behind McLaren, enduring its worst season since 1993.
Name and debut
The name commemorates that 2009 was Ferrari's 60th year in Formula 1, as the only team to have taken part in every single year. The car was presented online on January 12, 2009, and Massa turned its first laps at Mugello on the very same day. The first full test followed during the week of January 19.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari F60
When was the Ferrari F60 raced?
The Ferrari F60 was raced in 2009.
What engine does the Ferrari F60 have?
Engine of the Ferrari F60: 2398 cm³ V8 (90°) 18,000 /min-limited with KERS Ferrari Tipo 056-2009. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
Who engineered the Ferrari F60?
Engineering of the Ferrari F60: Mario Almondo (Executive Operations Director); Aldo Costa (Technical Director); Nikolas Tombazis (Chief Designer); Marco Fainello ….
Who drove the Ferrari F60?
Drivers of the Ferrari F60: Brazil Felipe Massa, Italy Luca Badoer, Italy Giancarlo Fisichella, Finland Kimi Räikkönen.
How many races did the Ferrari F60 win?
The Ferrari F60 took 1 win in 17 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari F60?
Predecessor: Ferrari F2008. Successor: Ferrari F10.
