F1 will undergo a major rule change that has focused on the aerodynamic performance of the cars, with the aim of making them easier to control and overtake.
Ferrari will start next year with the intention of continuing to improve on what was achieved in 2021, when it recovered from its worst season in 40 years and finished third in the constructors’ championship, scoring five podiums and two pole positions.
Speaking at Ferrari’s annual Christmas event with the media, team boss Mattia Binotto offered the first details about next year’s car, confirming plans for a mid-February launch.
“The car will be presented in mid-February,” said Binotto. “We have not yet decided the date. Between February 16 and 18 will be the date, but it is something that will be finalized in the coming weeks.”
Concept car of a Formula 1 of 2022
Binotto added that Ferrari had not yet decided on the name of the new car, but was excited that everything was “going according to plan” in its design and development.
“We know that we have no references from the others and from the competitors,” said the Italian. “That’s the most difficult thing, we don’t have any reference of what happens with the others. But for me it is important to know that we are reaching our objectives and that progress is being made according to plan.”
“We know that the regulation change is a great opportunity, and for us it is also an opportunity.”
“We have a budget limit from 2021 that will be even more restrictive next year, which is again a great challenge. But above all that, I have to say that the team is well organized and, for me, working hard.”
One change already confirmed for Ferrari next year is the end of sponsorship of Mission Winnow, a campaign belonging to Philip Morris International , a long-standing partner of Maranello’s.
Ferrari is listed on the entry list for the 2022 season only as “Scuderia Ferrari”, having appeared as “Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow” at times this year, as well as carrying Mission Winnow branding in green on its car.
Charles Leclerc with the Ferrari SF90 adapted for 2022
Binotto has previously said Mission Winnow was unlikely to continue as Ferrari’s title sponsor, and said during this week’s meeting that talks are under way about what the partnership with Philip Morris might look like in the future.
“I think there are many opportunities to be able to collaborate with them, keeping them as partners,” Binotto said. “We have options on the table at the moment, and we continue to talk with them. Hopefully they continue to be a strong partner.”
“But we will have to wait a few days and a few more weeks. At the moment, I cannot announce much.”
Photos: every Ferrari car in Formula 1 history
1950: Ferrari 125
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Pilotos: Alberto Ascari, Giovanni Bracco, Raymond Sommer, Luigi Villoresi, Peter Whitehead
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1952-1953: Ferrari 500
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Pilotos: Alberto Ascari, Giuseppe Farina, Mike Hawthorn, André Simon, Piero Taruffi, Luigi Villoresi
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1954: Ferrari 553 Squalo
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Pilotos: Piero Carini, Giuseppe Farina, Jose-Froilan Gonzalez, Mike Hawthorn, Umberto Maglioli, Robert Manzon
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1954-1955: Ferrari 625
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Pilotos: Alberto Ascari, Eugenio Castellotti, Giuseppe Farina, Jose-Froilan Gonzalez, Mike Hawthorn, Umberto Maglioli, Piero Taruffi, Maurice Trintignant
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1955: Ferrari 555 Supersqualo
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Drivers: Eugenio Castellotti, Peter Collins, Giuseppe Farina, Paul Frère, Olivier Gendebien, Mike Hawthorn, Umberto Maglioli, Harry Schell, Piero Taruffi, Maurice Trintignant
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1956-1957: Lancia Ferrari D50
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Pilotos: Eugenio Castellotti, Peter Collins, Alfonso de Portago, Juan Manuel Fangio, Paul Frère, Olivier Gendebien, Mike Hawthorn, Luigi Musso, André Pilette, Wolfgang von Trips
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1957: Lancia Ferrari 801
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Drivers: Eugenio Castellotti, Peter Collins, Alfonso de Portago, José Froilán González, Mike Hawthorn, Luigi Musso, Cesare Perdisa, Maurice Trintignant, Wolfgang von Trips
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1958-1960: Ferrari 246
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Pilots: Cliff Allison, Jean Behra, Tony Brooks, Peter Collins, Olivier Gendebien, Ritchie Ginther, José Froilán González, Dan Gurney, Mike Hawthorn, Phil Hill, Willy Mairesse, Luigi Musso, Wolfgang von Trips
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1960: Ferrari 246P
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Driver: Ritchie Ginther
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1961-1962: Ferrari 156 (front)
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Drivers: Giancarlo Baghetti, Lorenzo Bandini, Olivier Gendebien, Richie Ginther, Phil Hill, Willy Mairesse, Pedro Rodríguez, Ricardo Rodríguez, Wolfgang von Trips
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1963: Ferrari Dino 156
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Pilotos: Lorenzo Bandini, Willy Mairesse, Ludovico Scarfiotti, John Surtees
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1964-1965: Ferrari 158
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Pilotos: Lorenzo Bandini, John Surtees, Nino Vaccarella
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1965: Ferrari 1512
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Drivers: Lorenzo Bandini, Pedro Rodriguez, Ludovico Scarfiotti, John Surtees
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1966: Ferrari 246/66
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Drivers: Giancarlo Baghetti, Lorenzo Bandini, Ludovico Scarfiotti
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1966: Ferrari 312
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Pilotos: Lorenzo Bandini, Mike Parkes, Ludovico Scarfiotti, John Surtees
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1967-1968: Ferrari 312/67
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Drivers: Chris Amon, Lorenzo Bandini, Derek Bell, Andrea de Adamich, Jacky Ickx, Ludovico Scarfiotti, Jonathan Williams
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1968: Ferrari 312
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Drivers: Chris Amon, Derek Bell, Jacky Ickx, Pedro Rodriguez
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1969: Ferrari 312
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Pilots: Chris Amon, Tino Brambilla, Pedro Rodriguez
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1970: Ferrari 312B
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Pilotos: Chris Amon, Mario Andretti, Ignazio Giunti, Jacky Ickx, Clay Regazzoni
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