28-03-2012, 18:28
wind tunnel, CFD simulation & track data
- It is fine, this is not the main problem we have
si mormora che il problema della F2012 sia nella sospensione pull-rod anteriore... Quanto c'è di vero?
- Nulla.. (The rumor is that the problem is the pull-rod suspension - Not true.)
How many non-Italians work at Ferrari?
- around 20%
what is laking in the 2012 ? speed or constant race trim ?
- Mainly top speed and traction out of the slow corners, generally some downforce
what should we expect in the improvements in the car? Are u going to build a completely new one (some press writes that)?
- No new car in the pipleline but we will work on improvements, starting from China and more to come in Spain
Q: Is it true we let Felipe do some testing during race?
- It is not true at all... Both drivers, Fernando even more, worked on different aero configurations on Fridays, as usual.
what are you working on for improving the car towards next race?
- mainly on the aero side
a spanish journalist says that you are developing a new chassis for Barcelona. Is that true or just upgrades?
- It is not true, as we told to that Spanish journalist in Sepan
who in your opinion is the best driver that ever raced for ferrari?
- difficult question... In the modern age, Michael and Fernando, but Kimi very very close to them as pure talent
Fernando spends a lot of time with team, doesn't he?
- Yes, true!! THis is very positive
Is Fernando a classical music lover?
- Yes he is
How's Massa?
- Felipe is obviously disappointed but he knows we have faith in his talent
Are you guys planning on hiring someone new since Felipe is not really making a huge imapct in the 2012 season?
- No, no plans
Will you be able to give Alonso a car to fight with the best this year?
- Our target is to provide a competitive cars to both drivers
In Malaysia Ferrari's engines across the line of 70 000 km of leading during the race. Have you celebrated it?
- Honestly, we did not know at all!!
Quante ore trascorre un pilota al simulatore per preparasi ad una gara? Grazie.
- Non c'è un limite, di solito quando un pilota trascorre un giorno al simulatore lavora 6/8 ore (How many hours a driver spends on the simulator to prepare for a race? Thank you. - There is a limit, usually when a driver spends a day in the simulator works 6/8 hours)
Se trabajara en alguna mejora del coche para llevarlas a China? Que podeis decir de la increible carrera de @alo_oficial ?
- Yes, there will be some improvement. Fernando did an incredible race, as in Melbourne and many times last year as well
How many hours does an engineer work back in the factory a day?
- It depends, 8/10?
any two drivers past or present, who would the Scuderia choose for their ideal team
- Michael, Kimi, Fernando, Niki: this is our personal choice
Avete sufficienti dati per le prossime linee di sviluppo o ci sono ancora zone buie?
- Onestamente c'è sempre da scoprire qualcosa, soprattutto in una fase iniziale della stagione come questa (Do you have sufficient data for future lines of development or are there still dark areas? - Honestly there is always something to discover, especially at an early stage of the season like this)
how long does it take to develop a F1 chassis?
- from scratch? Usually, you start working on the new car around April...
If you could bring back one track from the past, which one would it be and why?
- Imola, because is the closest!
Will Ferrari be at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year & is there a chance Felipe & Fernando will attend?
- Yes, but we're afraid Felipe and Fernando will be unable to go
How soon do you think you'll be 100% happy with your car?
- we hope very soon!
what about Sunday? We are wondering whether FIA will double our points for one car racing while one car is testing...ah sorry
- Very funny....
are you guys going to make a creative front wing just like Mercedes to match them?
- It depends if it is really legal...
Are we going to see a better car in China?
- Hopefully yes!
is Ferrari set to sign the new Concorde Agreement?
- We've reached an agreement, this is the only thing we can say
what goals have the team set for this years championship taking into account testing and the 1st two races?
- The goal @insideferrari can have is only one: winning...
will the updates for china and Bahrein be significant or rather minor. When do you expect to have closed the gap
- Nothing major in the next two races
Will we see a new or different exhaust solution on the car before Mugello & Spain?
- Time will tell
Did you arrange a small party after the race at Malaysia to celebrate this emotional victory?
- No, unfortunately not... We did something here in Maranello with all the people of Gestione Sportiva
is it true that you guys want to return to the pullrod suspension instead of a pushrod?
- no
better to tell Stefano (i still support him) to protect Felipe well and do not let us disappointed again... :-)
- This is what we're doing
Why doesn't a rich brand like Ferrari do charity?
- We do it but we don't say it...
Yo pienso que @alo_oficial es uno de los 10 mejores de la historia. En que puesto estaria para vosotros? Seguro en los top 10.. (Alonso is a top 10 driver in the history of F1)
[b]what is the biggest car related problem you guys are facing at the moment?
- lack of traction and top speed
Any plans to introduce a DRS F-Duct like the Mercedes system? If yes, when will it debut?
- At the moment we've other priorities
what is the difference in Massa's car and Alonso's car?Y is massa lagging so much as both are equally talented
- The cars are the same...
I've heard that Kimi didn't know how to get to Maranello. ¿Is it true?
- NO...
can we expect to see any improvements to the car in China?
- we will have some update
Hello, we hear lot of rumors about Kubica in Ferrari, can you tell us something more about it
- only rumours...
How many people work on the car including the ones back in the factory?
- around 600
Where could we expect a reasonably winner car? Spain? Is there a scheduled program of improvements?Forza Ferrari! Avanti Fer!
- In Spain we will have a bigger update but time will tell if it will be enough
how does Alonso feel after winning the Malaysian GP?
- Ah, he was over the moon!
Was there no alternative of nose shape?
- not as efficient as we've chosen
why is Massa's car is slower by almost 10Kph on straight with DRS than Alonso's???
- This is not true
how come fernados car is faster than felipes i thought the cars were s'pose to be equal
- they are exaclty the same
Why does everyone call the F2012 ugly? I think it's absolutely gorgeous!
- Everyone has his own taste.. A nice car is a winning car in our view...
other than the new gearbox, what new parts/modifications will be fitted for the Chinese GP?
- New gearbox?? Not true
when is the next round of significant upgrades due?
- we will try to introduce updates at every race
Do you think Bahrain will go ahead?
- At the moment there is nothing which says the contrary
Are the team at all interesting in replacing felipe massa with Sergio Perez? or is that classified?
- No, not interested
Why Ferrari decided to go social this year (fernando on twitter&fb etc). will there be any new updates in China?
- Because we felt it was better to have a direct contact with the fans
are u expecting to win more races this season?
- Hopefully yes!
how you feel at last laps in Malaysia?
- Very tense....
Do you miss re-fuelling in races, or do you prefer the cars being full on fuel for races?
- Not particularly
Are u still confident in the decision 2 go with the step-nose design given McLaren's clear dominance without it?
- We don't think the difference is in the nose....
Does the anterior pull road suspension work well or it create trouble with the set up?
- It works
well
Will big changes to the car include new crash test,modified rear suspension geometry?
- NO, nothing of these things
any plans to replicate the Mercedes F-duct?
- This is not a priority at all
Am I right in thinking there will be big updates at Velencia?
- Hopefully earlier
any hint as to what upgrades will u be bringing to China
- Sorry, let's keep it confidential...
do you wish Senna had ever raced for Ferrari?
- Yes, we really wanted him and we've been very close. He was in Maranello few days before the accident in Imola...
Where is Alonso based now?
- In Spain
why other low teams have gone better from last year specially we hope ferrari could be on the front ?
- Ah, it is true they've done a better job so far but the season is very long
With a degree in English and German do I have any chance to work for Ferrari in the press department?That has been my dream.
- Sorry but this is not the only condition.... Italian is required!
una domanda ma durante il gp della malesia funzionava il kers di Alonso xke mi sembrava dalla grafica di no!!!
- Il KERS sì la telemetria no..
What do you think is more important to F1 - expansion into new countries, or classic tracks like Spa, Monza etc?
- Both things!
About the situation in Bahrein... What is Ferrari's point of view?
- we trust FIA and FOM on this subject...
Fernando has told you something about his tatto??
- He does not need to ask for permission.... :-)
perchè questo diverso consumo tra le due macchine?
-Consumo di gomme? E' una delle aree su cui stiamo lavorando per capire quali siano le differenze
Do you think fernando win any title in Ferrari?
- 100% sure!!!
Will you change the nose design to match that of McLaren's
- No, it is not a matter of noses
be honest now ... What's up with the Perez team orders at Malaysia?
- This is one of the biggest bullshit of the last few years....
Are we going to see a faster car in the next race ?
- We do hope so
Como se llama la persona que escribe tweets durante el Gran Premio?
It is Ferrari, no need for a name :-) (name of the person who write the tweets during races.)
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