Ferrari to launch the 'Ferrauber'

[Dare]

Does anyone think Ferrari's tech team isn't up to par?



Ferrari will be unveiling the front half of a F2012 and the rear half of the Sauber C31 when they launch their B-spec car at Mugello next month.

Although Ferrari clinched the victory last time out in Malaysia, in dry conditions their 2012 car is sorely lacking compared to its rivals - even the Sauber if the latter stages of the Malaysian GP are any indicator.

As a result, Ferrari are set to unveil a dramatically altered car at the only pre-season test at Mugello at the start of May.

According to reports, the 'new' car will look very similar to Sauber's C31 at the rear so much so that Autosprint have dubbed it the 'Ferrauber'.

Incorporating Sauber's exhaust layout, rear solution and sidepods, the two models will not only share looks but also engines and gearboxes as Sauber use Ferrari's.

The B-spec Ferrari, though, will stay retain its current front-end design.

The car is expected to be unveiled on the first day of a three-day in-season test at Mugello on May 1st.

[Scott]

Too bad...the front is the ugly bit.  I hope they put 'Desiged in Switzerland' stickers on it.

[John S]

So that's why Sauber called off Perez in Malaysia; - Stefano put a price on Peter's rear end.

[lkjohnson1950]

Interesting seeing that many F1 pundits think it's the front that's the real problem.