Ferrari towards a new era for Allison

Arriving from Lotus, James Allison very quickly found himself in contact with the future car of the Scuderia for the 2014 season. A crucial car for Ferrari, which has not been able to secure a world crown since the last Manufacturers' title won in 2008. With the new regulations introduced next year and the new tools available to engineers of Maranello, Allison believes that the team is on the right track.

First of all, the 2014 regulations will allow a rebalancing between aerodynamic performance and engines. “We will see a rebalancing, although aerodynamic performance will always be a key factor. Aerodynamics remain the vital element of a racing car. F1 modern. It is impossible to be competitive without having the right tools and resources: now we can say that we have gone from what was perhaps the fourth or fifth team in terms of tools to now being at the forefront and everything is in place for a new Ferrari era to begin. » It must be said that the Scuderia was in difficulty in terms of aerodynamics, due to a faulty wind tunnel. The work undertaken in Italy resolved the problem and the new structure has been operational since last November. The Transalpines notably used the blower Toyota of Cologne during the duration of the works in Italy.

If aero will still be an essential element in 2014, the new Power Units engines will have a decisive role. “It is true that the influence of the power unit on the overall performance of the car will be greater than in the recent past. With the development freeze in 2007, it was clear that its influence on the hierarchy would be reduced, while aerodynamics would gain importance. » explains Allison.

For his return to the Reds after almost XNUMX seasons between Renault and Lotus, Allison focused mainly on the management of technical but also human resources. “Really, I focused on matching resources and placing the best people in the right places to optimize attention to detail. » It is true that the Scuderia was already working on the 2014 project well before the Englishman's arrival. Ferrari hopes to be able to counter Red Bull, dominator since 2010 with four consecutive driver and constructor titles. Maranello is also expected to unveil the new turbo V6 shortly.