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08.02.2003  FERRARI LAUNCH THE NEW F2003-GA FORMULA 1 CAR AT FIORANO

Ferrari F2003-GA
Ferrari launched their new Formula 1 challenger, the F2003-GA in the brand new logistics GES building at the Fiorano test track yesterday. Essentially an evolution of last years World Championship winning F2002, the new car will be known as the F2003-GA, the 'GA' being added as a mark of respect for Fiat's patriach Gianni Agnelli, who died last month. In a slightly sombre ceremony both Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo and F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher dwelt on the contribution made by Agnelli in the revival of Ferrari's fortunes.

The F2003-GA builds on the F2002 in terms of optimising aerodynamic efficiency, lowering centre of gravity height, maximising the performance available from the Bridgestone tyres and the 052 engine. However many areas of the car had to be fundamentally reviewed in order to make a step forward in performance because these areas were close to the limit of development on the F2002. In addition, the areas that have not changed fundamentally have been further refined and optimised to maximise functionality and performance, so almost every part on this car is newly designed. 
 images of the Ferrari F2003-GA
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> RORY BYRNE  "THE F2003-GA IS THE BEST F1 CAR I HAVE EVER DONE"
click here for Rory Byne on the F2003-GA Although the fundamental design philosophy of the F2003-GA is the same in terms of optimising aerodynamic efficiency, lowering centre of gravity height, maximising the performance available from the Bridgestone tyres and the 052 engine, many areas of the car had to be fundamentally reviewed in order to make a step forward in performance because these areas were close to the limit of development on the F2002. In addition, the areas that have not changed fundamentally have been further refined and optimised to maximise functionality and performance, so almost every part on this car is newly designed.
> JEAN TODT  "THE YEARS GO BY BUT THE MOTIVATION REMAINS THE SAME"
click here for Jean Todt on the Ferrari F2003-GA `This really is a beautiful vehicle´, pronounced Todt, `Rory Byrne even stated that this is probably the most beautiful produced since the mid-nineties. But it is not only beautiful; this single-seater is the fruit of intense collaboration, the whole group shared the same vision in believing in the car, seeing as that both on paper as in the workshop, it has shown superior power compared to the F2002. It is also for this reason that we are anxious to see it on the track´. 
> MICHAEL SCHUMACHER  "I HOPE THE NEW CAR IS AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS"
click here for Michael Schumacher on the Ferrari F2003-GA After the presentation Michael Schumacher faced the media to expand on his comments from the stage. “I hope the new car is as fast as it looks,” began the world champion. “But now we must find out how good it is when we start testing. I was surprised at how many changes the design team has produced.” 
> PAOLO MARTINELLI  "THE 052, EVOLUTION OF TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE"
click here engine details of the Ferrari F2003-GA The new V configuration 10 cylinder F1 engine for the 2003 championship is an evolution of technological experience, combined with the technical abilities of the Ferrari engine specialists. Its code name is 052. 

Its starting point is an evolution of our 051 engine: but it is completely new, from top to bottom and all its parts will be developed right through to the penultimate Sunday in October to reach our targets in the 2003 Championship. 
> ROSS BRAWN  "PROUD OF THE CAR AND THE TEAM OF PEOPLE"
click here for Ross Brawn on the Ferrari F2003-GA "This is now my 7th Ferrari New Car Presentation. I can truthfully, and thankfully, say that each year the results have been an improvement on the previous year. However, to win more than 15 races again is a promise that is difficult to make – we will do our best. What I can say is that the same effort, hard work, dedication and commitment needed to win Championships is still being applied and this car is the result. It is a product of a stable and highly motivated group of people. Year on year, this car is probably the biggest step in performance to date."
> LUCA DI MONTEZEMOLO  "THE CHALLENGE IS IN OUR DNA"
click here for Luca di Montezemolo on the Ferrari F2003-GA “We are often asked what is the secret of our success and we will always respond in the same way, explaining that it is down to three closely linked factors which we apply to our work every day. First and foremost is our organisation, the quality of our workforce who do their job with great passion without ever losing touch with reality. Stability is vital and I refer to it in Ferrari as a dynamic stability. We have people who have been working here for many years and that also applies to the drivers the engineers and the general managers, as the group continues to consolidate."
> THE NEW LOGISTICS GES IS THE SETTING FOR THE UNVEILING OF THE F2003-GA
click here for more launch details of the Ferrari F2003-GA The F2003-GA, the Ferrari single-seater which will dispute the 2003 Formula 1 World Championship, was unveiled in the pavilion of the New Logistic GES situated at the Fiorano track. 

Antonio Ghini, Director of Communications and Brand Management, had then honour of presenting the new car and of explaining that the choice of location was not a random one. 
> F2003-GA  TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
click here for technical specification of the Ferrari F2003-GA Model: F2003-GA; Engine: 3000 Ferrari (Type 052), V10; Total Displacement: 2,997 cm3; Timing Gear: 40 valves; Fuel Feed:  Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection; Ignition: Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition; Transmission: Semi-automatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox, limited-slip differential, 7 gears + reverse; Chassis: Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure; Front Suspension: Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs; Rear Suspension: Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs...
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> Ferrari's new test driver, Felipe Massa
> new car testing schedule
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