Ferrari SF21 specs & facts
Power Unit & Tyres
Drivers of the Ferrari SF21
2021 Finishing Positions
2021 Race by Race
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
Ferrari's F1 car for 2021
The Ferrari SF21 represented a pivotal moment in the Scuderia's recent history, a determined step forward after the painful difficulties of the 2020 season. With a revised power unit back among the front-runners in terms of raw performance, and a significantly updated aerodynamic package, the SF21 signalled that Ferrari's engineering department had learned from its lowest ebb and was ready to fight back at the front of the grid.
Unveiled in a striking new livery that blended Ferrari's traditional red with a deeper burgundy tone, the SF21 carried the renewed ambitions of a team with much to prove. For the first time, Charles Leclerc was joined by Carlos Sainz, a partnership that would quickly establish itself as one of the most complementary driver pairings in the paddock. Sainz brought consistency and technical feedback that enriched the development process, while Leclerc's raw speed continued to push the car to its absolute limits.
One of the most consequential changes for 2021 was the introduction of new FIA floor regulations, which cut away portions of the rear floor and reduced overall downforce levels across the grid. Ferrari's aerodynamicists worked extensively in the wind tunnel to recoup this loss, developing a revised front wing, reshaped sidepods, and updated diffuser to manage airflow as effectively as possible within the new constraints.
At the heart of the SF21 sat the Ferrari 065/6 power unit, a significant step forward from the unit used in 2020. Ferrari's power engineers had worked tirelessly to address the performance deficit that had made 2020 so difficult, and the 065/6 returned the Scuderia to a position of genuine competitiveness in the power rankings. The reliability improvements made during the winter further underscored the quality of the development work completed during the off-season.
The season yielded consistent points finishes and podium appearances, with both Leclerc and Sainz regularly fighting at the front of the midfield and occasionally challenging the top two teams. The team secured third place in the Constructors' Championship with 292 points, a marked improvement over 2020 and a confirmation that the SF21 had successfully arrested Ferrari's decline. The foundations laid by the SF21 would prove crucial to the far more competitive Ferrari that would emerge in 2022.
SF21 Technical Specifications
- chassis made from carbon fibre composite monocoque with halo protection for the cockpit.
- Ferrari 8-speed longitudinal semi-automatic gearbox, hydraulically activated
- Hydraulically controlled rear differential
- Brembo ventilated carbon discs (front and rear) with electronically controlled rear brakes
- Push-rod front suspension, pull-rod rear suspension
- Weight including coolant, oil and driver: 746 kg
- 13" front and rear wheels
- Bodywork and seat in carbon fibre
Power unit
Name: Ferrari 065/6
Cubic capacity: 1600 cc
Maximum rpm: 15,000
Supercharging: single turbocharger
Maximum fuel flow rate: 100 kg/hr
Configuration: 90° V6
Bore: 80 mm
Stroke: 53 mm
4 valves per cylinder
Direct injection, max 500 bar
ERS System
Configuration: hybrid energy recovery system with electric motor generators
Battery pack: Lithium-ion batteries with a minimum weight of 20 kg
Maximum battery pack capacity: 4 MJ
MGU-K maximum power: 120 kW (163cv)
MGU-K maximum rpm: 50,000
MGU-H maximum rpm: 125,000
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