SF70H
The Ferrari SF70H, designed for 2017 Formula One World Championship commemorating Scuderia Ferrari 70th anniversary as constructor, features mid-mounted Ferrari 062 1.6-liter turbocharged 90-degree V6 hybrid power unit producing over 900 horsepower combined with sophisticated MGU-K kinetic and MGU-H heat energy recovery systems storing up to 4 MJ per lap in lithium-ion battery solution, paired with Ferrari eight-speed seamless-shift sequential carbon-cased hydraulically-activated gearbox. Revolutionary 2017 technical regulations permitted 25% increased downforce through wider track width (1,600mm front, 1,550mm rear), dramatically-enlarged front and rear wing dimensions, and lower rear diffuser creating aggressive aerodynamic package designed by Ferrari technical team achieving significantly-improved cornering speeds exceeding 5G lateral forces while maintaining minimum 728 kg weight including driver and fluids.
The SF70H represents Ferrari strongest championship challenge during hybrid era driven by Sebastian Vettel winning five races including Australian, Bahrain, Monaco, Hungarian, and Brazilian Grands Prix plus Kimi Raikkonen securing victory at United States Grand Prix creating genuine title fight until late-season errors and reliability issues enabled Lewis Hamilton Mercedes championship recovery. Advanced chassis features carbon-fiber monocoque construction, ZF Sachs Race Engineering dampers with inboard springs and dampers actuated by front push-rods and rear pull-rods, Brembo carbon-fiber brake calipers, pads and discs providing exceptional stopping power from 350+ km/h speeds, and distinctive shark fin engine cover with arrow-shaped front wing maximizing outwash aerodynamic philosophy. The SF70H accumulated five pole positions demonstrating qualifying pace competitiveness against Mercedes W08 while pioneering aggressive aerodynamic concepts including pronounced sidepod undercuts and complex bargeboards inspiring subsequent regulation interpretation throughout paddock, ultimately securing second position in Constructors Championship representing Ferrari closest title challenge until budget cap era introduction establishing SF70H as significant development representing Maranello engineering capability competing at highest level of motorsport.