Ferrari Able To Chase ’09 & ’08 Developments

While most teams are facing a choice between focusing their primary
efforts either on the continued development of their 2008 car, or
working on next year’s version to the new regulations, which include
slick tyres and KERS, Ferrari claim they have the resources to work
flat out in both areas.

The team’s technical director Aldo Costa admits that having two
projects on the go at once is a challenge, but believes they can keep
up their drive to win this year’s drivers’ and constructors’
championships, and still begin next season in the strongest possible
position.

"Ferrari have the ability and resources to work on next year’s car
without having to relax for one moment on continuing the development of
the F2008 in a championship that is proving to be very tight between
ourselves and our usual opponents," he said.

"It is a very demanding challenge. Although it’s a challenge we’ve
faced many times before, it’s particularly tough this time with so many
new elements coming into play for next season. This makes the puzzle
more complicated than ever, which is why we have to operate as
efficiently as possible in terms of time management, commitment, and
energy.

"We are now entering the production phase for the main components of
our 2009 car, parts such as the chassis and gearbox, which is a
delicate phase with no way to recover from any mistakes. One step in
the wrong direction could prove very costly. Our aim is the same as
ever, to ensure that every element of our package works to its maximum."

Let’s hope so! Because now’s the time Kimi and Felipe need to start winning again and that’s only possible with a reliable car. This weekend is a new beginning at a new track, Kimi is at Valencia today with the rest of the F1 circus and the fight back starts now.