Introduction
The 2014 Ferrari F14 T is a Formula One race car constructed by Scuderia Ferrari to compete in the 2014 FIA Formula One World Championship. It was driven by four-time World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, and 2007 World Champion, Kimi Raikkonen. The car was designed by Aldo Costa, Simone Resta and Nikolas Tombazis, and was powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine. In its first season, the F14 T achieved two victories, eight podium finishes, four pole positions and two fastest laps.
Performance
Engine
The F14 T was powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine. The engine was capable of producing up to 600 horsepower, and was mated to an eight-speed semi-automatic transmission. The engine was developed in partnership with Ferrari’s engine supplier, Fiat Powertrain Technologies.
Aerodynamics
The aerodynamics of the F14 T were designed to produce maximum downforce, while reducing drag and improving cooling. The car featured a unique nose design, with a more conventional air intake positioned under the nose. The bodywork of the F14 T was also designed to improve airflow to the rear of the car.
Chassis
The chassis of the F14 T was constructed from carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite, and featured a double wishbone suspension system at both the front and rear of the car. The car was equipped with a pushrod-activated suspension system, which allowed for greater adjustability of the suspension settings.
Tyres
The F14 T was fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, which were designed to provide maximum grip in cornering and braking. The tyres were designed to be lightweight and durable, and were capable of withstanding the high speeds and cornering forces experienced in Formula One.
Brakes
The F14 T was equipped with Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes, which provided excellent braking performance. The brakes were designed to provide both strong braking force and improved pedal feel, and were capable of withstanding the high temperatures and pressures experienced in Formula One racing.
Electronics
The F14 T was equipped with an advanced electronic control system, which included traction control, launch control and engine mapping systems. The car also featured an innovative energy recovery system, which allowed the car to harvest energy from the exhaust gases and use it to power the car’s electrical systems.
Safety
The F14 T featured a number of safety enhancements, including a driver-controlled cockpit safety cell, a head and neck support system, a collapsible steering column, and a rear crash structure. The car was also equipped with a fire suppression system, which was designed to quickly extinguish any fires that may occur during a race.
Results
In its first season, the F14 T achieved two victories, eight podium finishes, four pole positions and two fastest laps. The car also set the fastest lap time in six of the nineteen races it competed in. The F14 T finished the 2014 season in third place in the Constructors’ Championship, behind Mercedes and Red Bull.
Legacy
The F14 T was the last Ferrari Formula One car to be driven by four-time World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, who joined Ferrari in 2015. The car was also the last Ferrari to be powered by a naturally-aspirated engine, with subsequent cars being powered by turbocharged engines.
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The 2014 Ferrari F14 T was driven by four-time World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, and 2007 World Champion, Kimi Raikkonen.
The F14 T was powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine.
The aerodynamics of the F14 T were designed to produce maximum downforce, while reducing drag and improving cooling.
The chassis of the F14 T was constructed from carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite, and featured a double wishbone suspension system.
The F14 T was fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, which were designed to provide maximum grip in cornering and braking.
The F14 T was equipped with Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes, which provided excellent braking performance.
The F14 T was equipped with an advanced electronic control system, which included traction control, launch control and engine mapping systems.
The F14 T featured a number of safety enhancements, including a driver-controlled cockpit safety cell, a head and neck support system, a collapsible steering column, and a rear crash structure.
In its first season, the F14 T achieved two victories, eight podium finishes, four pole positions and two fastest laps.
The F14 T was the last Ferrari Formula One car to be driven by four-time World Champion, Sebastian Vettel.
