Ferrari F310B
- Subject:
Ferrari 310B
FIA Formula 1
Ferrari
1997
RedFerrari F310B
FIA Formula 1
Ferrari 5 (Michael Schumacher)
1997
RedBBS Wheels
Kraftfahrzeugtechnik
BBS
Gold or Silver- Scale:
- 1:20
- Status:
- Completed
- Started:
- February 13, 2022
- Completed:
- May 29, 2022
"The Ferrari F310B, was the Formula One racing car with which the Ferrari team competed in the 1997 season. It was driven by Michael Schumacher, who was swapped with Benetton in favour of Jean Alesi, and Eddie Irvine, who replaced Gerhard Berger.
This was the first Ferrari Formula One car to run on Shell fuel since the 312B3 in 1973.
With the hiring of Rory Byrne and Ross Brawn to replace Barnard (who left mid-season in 1997 after Jean Todt decided the entire team including the design offices had to go back to Italy; and with Barnard not wanting to relocate to Italy because of personal reasons, Ferrari sold him the British-based Ferrari design offices, Ferrari Design and Development); part of the dream-team that would give Ferrari six straight Constructors' Championships from 1999 to 2004, they used the F310 as a base for the F310B, improving its shape and mechanicals, making it a five-time winning car in the process.
The F310B was better performing and much more reliable than its predecessor but suffered stability issues at the front of the car. A new front wing assembly introduced shortly after Brawn and Byrne joined the team improved the package.
Regardless, double-champion Michael Schumacher was true on his 1995 promise that "in 1996 we will win three grands prix, then in 1997 we will challenge for the championship" by taking the challenge to the last round. He was, however, unable to hold off a storming drive by title challenger Jacques Villeneuve; a botched attempt by Schumacher at defending his position ended up with him in the gravel, retired, and eventually disqualified from the 1997 season results. The team nonetheless retained their constructors' points."
from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_F310