The Ferrari SF21 has been revealed

What ? Green on a Ferrari? The reactions were quick when the Ferrari SF21 showed its colors on Wednesday. The new car of the Team Ferrari finds classic colors on most of its bodywork, with the darker shade on the rear that could be seen on the car made expressly for the 1000th Grand Prix.

But the most unusual thing is the appearance of a touch of green linked to the colors of a sponsor. Original or unwelcome, we'll let you judge.

On a technical level, the most striking is undoubtedly the nose, which has changed a lot since last year. The Scuderia also modified its front wing. However, the main changes are found elsewhere.

The engine, for example, is completely new, with the aim of significantly improving the overall and thermal efficiency of the engine. Even though the team sought to “improve all parts of the car”, it used its two chips for the rear part of the vehicle. Ferrari created a new transmission and suspension, so as to have a more tapered rear axle. She also worked on the cooling system.

For Ferrari, this new season is crucial. The Prancing Horse must recover after a catastrophic 2020 season, punctuated by a sixth place in the manufacturers' standings. “We learned from our mistakes,” said the technicians.

To get back on track, this year it will be able to count on two drivers at the maximum of their means. Clearly losing momentum in 2020, Sebastian Vettel is replaced by Carlos Sainz, who doesn't want to settle for the number two spot.

The task promises to be difficult in the face of competition from cars powered by Mercedes, McLaren et Aston Martin.