Up Goes The Curtain

Today saw the first of the new look F1 racers officially launched. Ferrari launched their challenger, the F60, at Mugello.

Maybe old age has softened me up. I remember years ago looking forward in anticipation to what the cars would look like. Everything from basic design to what scheme it would have. These days, it doesn’t have that same kick, even with the major changes in the visual aspect of the racers this year.

By the same token, either the new Ferrari is actually decent looking, or I have adjusted to the radical new aerodynamics package that we have this year. None of those ‘what the hell’ thoughts were carried over from the first time I saw the BMW, which ran late last year.

The launch of the Ferrari kicks off a busy few weeks where we will see a number of others unveil their contenders. The new regulations promise much for 2009 and we all need something elevate the doom and gloom.

Images of the new Ferrari are over on Autosport – follow the link here.