Ferrari SF-23

Ferrari SF-23
Carlos Sainz Jr. driving an SF-23 during the Austrian Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorScuderia Ferrari
Designer(s)Enrico Cardile (Head Engineer of Chassis Area)
David Sanchez (Chief Engineer – Vehicle Concept)
Fabio Montecchi (Chief Project Engineer)
Enrico Racca (Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing)
Diego Ioverno (Chief Engineer – Vehicle Operations)
Tiziano Battistini (Head of Chassis Design)
Marco Adurno (Head of Vehicle Performance)
Loïc Bigois (Head of Aerodynamic Operations)
Diego Tondi (Head of Aerodynamic Developments)
Rory Byrne (Technical Consultant)
PredecessorFerrari F1-75
SuccessorFerrari SF-24[1]
Technical specifications
ChassisSF-23
Suspension (front)Double wishbone push-rod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone pull-rod
EngineFerrari 066/10
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout 1.6 L (98 cu in) Turbo Rear-mid mounted
Electric motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission8 forward + 1 reverse
Tyres
Competition history
Notable entrantsScuderia Ferrari
Notable drivers
Debut2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
First win2023 Singapore Grand Prix
Last win2023 Singapore Grand Prix
Last event2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
221970

The Ferrari SF-23 (also known by its internal name, Project 675)[2] is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Scuderia Ferrari that competed in the 2023 Formula One World Championship.

The car was driven by Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc during Grand Prix races. It was the only non-Red Bull Racing car to achieve a victory in the 2023 season, with Sainz winning that year's Singapore Grand Prix.

Design and development

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SF-23 with a celebratory livery at Monza

On 22 December 2022, Ferrari announced that the car would be launched on 14 February 2023.[3][4] The car was revealed as SF-23 on 7 February 2023, a week before the official launch.[5]

Ferrari started the year with an evolution of its 2022 design. However it soon became clear that Ferrari's initial "bathtub style" [6] sidepod aerodynamic concept had started to plateau in terms of its performance and at the Spanish Grand Prix, a major upgrade was introduce changing to sidepods to incorporate a downwash ramp design similar to Red Bull.

As the year progressed Ferrari gain a better understanding of their car with bespoke Monza upgrades improving its pace allowing it to claim pole position and a race win in Singapore.

Special livery

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During the Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari unveiled a celebratory livery to celebrate Ferrari's victory in 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Complete Formula One results

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Key
Key
Colour Result
Gold Winner
Silver Second place
Bronze Third place
Green Other points position
Blue Other classified position
Not classified, finished (NC)
Purple Not classified, retired (Ret)
Red Did not qualify (DNQ)
Black Disqualified (DSQ)
White Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Blank Did not practice (DNP)
Excluded (EX)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Withdrawn (WD)
Did not enter (empty cell)
Annotation Meaning
P Pole position
F Fastest lap
Superscript
number
Points-scoring position
in sprint
Year Entrant Power unit Tyres Driver name Grands Prix Points WCC pos.
BHR SAU AUS AZE MIA MON ESP CAN AUT GBR HUN BEL NED ITA SIN JPN QAT USA MXC SAP LVG ABU
2023 Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 066/10 P Monaco Charles Leclerc Ret 7 Ret 3P 2 7 6 11 4 2 9 7 3P 5 Ret 4 4 4 5 DSQP 3 3P DNS5 2P 2 406 3rd
Spain Carlos Sainz Jr. 4 6 12 55 5 8 5 5 63 10 8 Ret4 5 3P 1P 6 DNS6 36 4 68 6 18†
Reference:[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "The name of the new car". Scuderia Ferrari. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024. Scuderia Ferrari's car for the coming season will be called SF-24.
  2. ^ "Ferrari reveal name of new F1 car ahead of Valentine's Day launch". Formula One. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Ferrari announces launch date for 2023 Formula 1 car". us.motorsport.com. 22 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Ferrari reveals 2023 F1 Car Launch Date". the-race.com. 22 December 2022.
  5. ^ "A Week to Launch: The Car Will Be Called SF-23". Ferrari. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  6. ^ Sommerfield, Matt. "HOW FERRARI HAS CUT TO THE CHASE WITH ITS NEW F1 DESIGN". Motorsport. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  7. ^ "2023 Constructor Standings". Formula1.com. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Ferrari SF-23". StatsF1. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
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