The new Ferrari single-seater for the 2020 Formula One season is called SF1000. The new car that will be driven by drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc has been unveiled at the Valli Theater in Reggio Emilia. His name is a tribute to the goal of the 1000 Grand Prix held by the Scuderia, a goal that will be reached at the ninth race of the championship.
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CAMILLERI: 'FERRARI DRIVERS HAVE AN INCREDIBLE TALENT'
For "Sebastian and Charles this is the second season together: they have an incredible talent and share a great passion and pride for Ferrari".
BINOTTO: "COMPETITION IS IN OUR DNA"
It will be a year "with many things to celebrate: Ferrari has always been there from the beginning. It has never been missing, it is the most successful team ever. We are proud, the competition is part of our DNA: Ferrari c has been and always will be. It is an integral part of Formula 1. This is the 66th car that is built in Scuderia Ferrari, the result of hard work, sacrifice and commitment. This is a very special year: we will face the challenges of 2020 and, in parallel, we will develop the car for the coming year ". Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto said at the presentation of the new single-seater at the Valli Theater in Reggio Emilia. "Our group must grow, it will learn from the mistakes made, we must focus on reliability. The challenge that awaits us in 2021 is an epochal challenge, one of the biggest changes since the beginning of Formula One".
ELKANN: 'FERRARI PROUD TO REPRESENT ITALY'
"Ferrari - said Cavallino president John Elkann - is proud of Italy and of representing Italy in the world. We are proud to present it in Reggio Emilia, for the first time away from home, in Reggio Emilia where the tricolor was born ". In the 70 years of Formula One history, Ferrari is the only one that has participated since the beginning. There have been 991 races, of which 238 won. And despite all these victories, the hunger for victories is still enormous. "" Ferrari gave its best when it was cohesive. "Elkann wanted to give special thanks to all those who worked on the car, to the men and women of Maranello who "are always ready, full of passion and skills to reach ever higher goals, we know how strong the competition is, but this has always given a sense of strength and stimulation. We know that everything is not played on the track. "" Being here in Reggio - he concluded by showing an Italian flag and one with the slogan 'Being Ferrari' - where the tricolor was born, in Reggio, here in Emilia like Ferrari, it seemed to us that the best way to represent this union is with flags ".
VETTEL: 'FANTASTIC NEW FERRARI, IT IS EVEN REDER ...'
"It's fantastic, it's also a little more red." So Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari driver, commented on the new Sf1000, also talking about the color difference with that of last year. "This car - he said - is the result of many hours of work, you can see the differences compared to that of last year, especially in the rear which is much narrower, I can't wait to drive it. We rely heavily on all the people who work in Maranello, we must have a little patience ".
LECLERC: 'I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE NEXT SEASON'
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, for this second season, says he has "a different approach: I know the team and the car which is a new car, but developed from that of last year. I know the people I work with, I have faith in the next season, I can't wait to start and hope to do. " "I prepared a lot physically, I was in the mountains to prepare the season in the best way. I also prepared myself mentally, I try to give my best. I worked with the team for the best possible car, I want to learn from my mistakes and be a driver better than last year. " Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc said at the presentation of the car at the Valli Theater in Reggio Emilia. "The tortellini? - he added answering a question - I like them, but I have to put them aside for now, no protein".