Ferrari are ready to start throwing all their formidable resources into next year’s car.
The news comes despite Felipe Massa’s return to the podium in the German Grand Prix on Sunday for the first time this year.
Although the car lacks the pace of the leading Red Bulls and Brawn GPs, the team have made significant strides in recent weeks to get Massa and Kimi Raikkonen back towards the front of the grid.
But team boss Stefano Domenicali has confirmed such progress will soon be halted, with all focus due to turn to the 2010 challenger. RTE.ie
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With a ban on refuelling from next year, it means another radical redesign is required, and Ferrari are determined that they will not be found wanting again as they were this year.
Asked as to when development will stop on this year’s car, and the attention shift to next season, Domenicali replied: “It will be very soon.
“We have already started some work on the new project, and in the next couple of weeks we will basically move on to that to make sure we do not lose any time.
“We know next season will be crucial, and we really want to start with a different pace compared to this year. The Associated Press
The halt of work on the existing car leaves the Hungarian GP representing Ferrari’s last realistic hope of winning a race this season.
Domenicali is also looking for a resolution to the FIA-FOTA battle which has been a drain on his time.
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“For the benefit of the situation in F1, we really need to close this matter as soon as possible,” said Domenicali. SkySports
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