Watch: Ferrari F1 Fire Up Their 2020 Engine for the First Time

After Mercedes and McLaren, Ferrari was the third team to give fans their daily dose of razzmatazz. The Scuderia posted a short clip on their official twitter handle teasing the launch of the 2020 f1 car.

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The video transports you to Maranello, a historic location that embodies racing heritage and is synonymous with Formula One.  What follows, is a wonderful exhibition of hands. Who knew hands- a pedestrian body part, could be used to tell a story?

Corporate hands, Mechanical hands, engineering hands, team hands and even hands in the pocket. Each of these entities exudes varying emotions- nervousness, excitement, hope, success and a fear of the unknown. But all of them have one thing in common: unwavering love for Ferrari.

A team that has given millions around the world joy, pain, and ambition. A team that epitomizes sacrifice and patience. As Sebastian Vettel once said: “Everybody is a Ferrari fan”. It doesn’t matter who you support; young or old- seeing the red car win will always bring delight.

Enough reminiscing. Back to the video now. The clip continues with the 2020 car firing up – more of an ignition test rather than a rev party. It finally ends with a hand signal everyone is familiar with- ‘ALL OK’. A beautifully crafted masterpiece that will surely leave fanboys gushing.

2020: Make or break for the Scuderia

2020 will be a defining year for Ferrari and for Sebastian Vettel in particular. The German won’t have a contract at the end of the year and has limited choices. Simply put, Vettel must perform to remain at the Scuderia.

It will be a challenging year for Ferrari- who are looking to end a 12-year title drought. The team must also tread carefully when it comes to handling Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel. Both of them have a point to prove and won’t be willing to fold.

Although the 2020 car sounds great, the performance still remains a mystery. Rumors suggested that engineers were unimpressed with the car’s performance in the wind tunnel due to aerodynamic flaws.

2019 saw Ferrari opt for a different design philosophy which involved lesser downforce-enabling greater top speeds. This was a fatal mistake as the car suffered with poor mechanical grip and understeering issues. This ultimately affected performance in low-speed corners. Rectifying this mistake took too long and ultimately cost Ferrari a shot at the title.

The 2020 car will be unveiled on February 11, 2020, in a grand ceremony at the Romolo Valli Municipal Theatre. Winter testing begins on February 19.

Could this finally be Ferrari’s year?