Ferrari SF-23 | |
Electric Motor: | Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems |
Gears: | 8 forward + 1 reverse |
Engine Position: | Rear-mid mounted |
Chassis: | SF-23 |
Category: | Formula One |
Constructor: | Scuderia Ferrari |
Predecessor: | Ferrari F1-75 |
Successor: | Ferrari SF-24[1] |
Team: | Scuderia Ferrari |
Turbo/Na: | Turbo |
Front Suspension: | Double wishbone push-rod |
Rear Suspension: | Double wishbone pull-rod |
Engine Name: | Ferrari 066/10 1.60NaN0 direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout |
Capacity: | 1.6L |
Debut: | 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix |
First Win: | 2023 Singapore Grand Prix |
Last Win: | 2023 Singapore Grand Prix |
Last Event: | 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
Races: | 22 |
Wins: | 1 |
Podiums: | 9 |
Poles: | 7 |
Fastest Laps: | 0 |
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.
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, 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.
During the, Ferrari unveiled a celebratory livery to celebrate Ferrari's victory in 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.