Grand Prix glimpse

Formula One (F1) teams Ferrari and Toyota have unveiled their new car designs in line with the regulation changes announced by the FIA for the 2009 season.

Ferrari unveiled its F60 model in Mugello, Italy on Monday. The F60’s design is a significant departure from last year’s model, sporting a low and wide front wing, a tall and narrow rear wing, and the return of Bridgestone slick tyres.

The Italian team also revealed its version of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) that is being introduced as part of F1’s commitment to lower costs in the sport and promote alternative energy sources.

Rules designed to increase speed and promote overtaking have led to far fewer aerodynamic changes on the body of the car and a reduction in downward pressure acting on the tyres. As a result, the F60’s suspension and layout has been completely reconfigured in order to maintain optimum weight distribution and stability.