You may be a Formula 1 driver and drive the most powerful racing car in the world 24 weekends a year, but you can also be impressed by a production car. Calling Ferrari's new supercar a production car, however, is almost an insult as the F80 is closer in its DNA to the 499P, entered in the WEC this season and to the SF-24, which races in F1, than to the vehicle of every man. the world.
“This is the beast”, exclaimed Charles Leclerc as he approached the 1,200 horsepower monster. The Monegasque had the opportunity to test it on the Fiorano circuit with Carlos Sainz, the Scuderia's other Formula 1 driver.Looks like a race car, but a predictable race car” analyzed Leclerc once he got behind the wheel. “The power is incredible” added Sainz, when he had the wheel in hand.
Powerful and precise, enough to seduce pilots
“It’s so cool, I loved every second” rejoiced Charles Leclerc, once his test was finished. “It's fast, very fast, but what I liked best is that it's predictable, and that's necessary on a car like this because for people to benefit from that much power, you have to have the car is predictable. I have never driven a Ferrari with such good balance.”
The F80, unveiled in October, is produced in only 799 units. Powered by a V6, whose sweet sound can be heard in the video, it reaches 0 to 100 km/h in 2.15s and 0 to 200 km/h in 5.75s. It is the most powerful road model ever created by Ferrari.
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In brief
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 drivers, had the opportunity to test the new F80 from the Maranello brand on the Fiorano circuit. Strong sensations guaranteed!
