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The Ferrari SF70H carries the 70 in its name because Ferrari celebrated its 70th anniversary as a manufacturer in 2017; the H stands for hybrid. It made its debut at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix and won immediately: Vettel took victory and Räikkönen finished fourth, marking Ferrari's first win since the 2015 Singapore Grand Prix. Over the season, it achieved 5 wins and 5 pole positions along with 20 podium finishes. Visually, the shark fin and the nose-cone inlets—last seen on the F10 and F2008—stood out. Vettel named his car "Gina".
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Good to know
- At the season opener in Australia, Vettel took the lead from Hamilton on lap 17 during the pit stops, after which Hamilton was stuck behind Verstappen.
- It was the first race weekend since the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix after which a Mercedes-powered team did not lead the Constructors' Championship.
- In Russia, Ferrari locked out the front row for the first time that season, but Bottas swept past both at the start.
- The SF70H is 200 mm wider than its predecessor, while the height of 950 mm remained the same.
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Technical details
The chassis was designed by Mattia Binotto, Simone Resta, Enrico Cardile, David Sanchez, and Rory Byrne, with Corrado Iotti heading power unit development. Because the regulations changed drastically for 2017, the car was largely developed from scratch; development of its predecessor had been halted early for this purpose. The monocoque, many body parts, the steering wheel, and the brake discs are made of carbon-fiber composites. The car was unveiled on February 24, 2017 in Fiorano, streamed live on the internet.
The first races
In China, the car started in the same order as in Australia, Vettel from second and Räikkönen from fourth. Almost everyone started on intermediates; Vettel pitted early under the virtual safety car, a crash by Giovinazzi subsequently triggered the safety car, and he dropped to fifth, but fought his way back to second. In Bahrain, Vettel won for the third time, his second victory of the season in three races; Räikkönen finished fourth.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari SF70H
When was the Ferrari SF70H raced?
The Ferrari SF70H was raced in 2017.
How much power does the Ferrari SF70H have?
Power of the Ferrari SF70H: 950-1000 hp (708-746 kW).
What engine does the Ferrari SF70H have?
Engine of the Ferrari SF70H: NNNN cc 1.6 l (1600 cm³, 98 cu in.) direct injection V6 turbo , limited to 15'000 /min Ferrari 062. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
Who engineered the Ferrari SF70H?
Engineering of the Ferrari SF70H: Mattia Binotto (Technical Director) Simone Resta (Chief Designer); Fabio Montecchi (Deputy Chief Designer); Andrea De Zordo (Deputy Chief Designer) ….
Who drove the Ferrari SF70H?
Drivers of the Ferrari SF70H: 5 Sebastian Vettel, 7 Kimi Räikkönen.
How many races did the Ferrari SF70H win?
The Ferrari SF70H took 5 wins in 20 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari SF70H?
Predecessor: Ferrari SF16-H. Successor: Ferrari SF71H.
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