Ferrari Unveils 2008 Car
In a modest ceremony on Sunday Ferrari unveiled its Formula One car for the 2008 season, which has suffered some aerodynamics changes, hoping that it would be able to win the drivers and teams' world championship titles that it had scooped up last year.

The F2008 got back its number one on its nose, as Kimi Raikkonen managed to win the first drivers title for Ferrari last season since Michael Schumacher won in 2004, for his fifth straight title.

The car has undergone some changes, such as new safety features and a built in electronic system. Also, the rule changes made the car be heavier than the 2007 model.

The second Ferrari car, which also won the 2007 constructors title, will be driven by Felipe Massa.

"It must be our aim to win both titles again," said Raikkonen, who will test the car on Monday in Fiorano, in the presence of the retired Schumacher.

The cars’ changes, including the end of traction control, which will force Raikkonen and Massa to change their driving style.

Ferrari was the first Formula One team to present its 2008 season car, while McClaren- Mercedes is due to present it on Monday at the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, and most of the other teams are expected to make the presentations in January.

The 2008 season is scheduled to start on March 16 with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.



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