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Monday, April 26, 2004
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Ferrari to set up JV as direct importer in China |
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 Ferrari today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Wo Kee Hong through its subsidiary Italian Motors - the sole agent for Ferrari and Maserati cars in Hong Kong - and Poly Technologies, a subsidiary of Poly Group, to set up an equity joint venture company in Mainland China. The JV, named Ferrari Maserati Cars International Trading and in which Ferrari will hold a majority stake, will be the sole importer of Ferrari and Maserati cars in China, responsible for the marketing, sale to dealers, spare parts and accessories supply, and after-sale technical supports for both brands.
Source and more: FerrariWorld.com |
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Thursday, April 15, 2004
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Sneak preview of 1/12 Enzo |
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 Tamiya is proud to present a 1/12 scale multi-material semi-assembled model of the Enzo Ferrari.
In order to obtain unprecedented level of detail, this replica is constructed from high quality materials including ABS resin cowling, die-cast metal engine, metallic mesh grille and synthetic rubber tires. This model also features one-piece monocoque frame, and intricately detailed V12 engine, radiator and drive train. Durable die-cast suspension arms combine with working dampers and stabilizers for real-action suspension. Metal hinged gull-wing doors open smoothly thanks to built-in spring and oil dampers. Front and rear cowling can be opened allowing display of fully detailed interior. Only slight assembly required, making it perfect for collectors and inexperienced modelers.
This multi-material semi-assembled model, just like the actual machine herself, is a revolutionary new vision for the future.
Overall length: 392mm, overall width: 173mm, overall height: 95mm.
Planned date of release: July 2004.
Source: Tamiya.com |
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At the 24th of April the Dutch and German Ferrari Club had joint together for a tour. More than 85 Ferraris came together for a drive through the Netherlands and Germany. But even a Ferrari can get into troubles...and than you call the ANWB (the Dutch AAA)...who came on a yellow motorbike :)
Prodrive is making the final preparations on cars no. 65 and 66 for the pre-quilifying for Le Mans 2004. Prodrive returns to the Le Mans 24 Hour in June this year, in a fight to retain its GTS title won in 2003. The two Ferrari 550 GTS Maranellos are meticulously prepared for Care Racing at our Banbury workshops for the ultimate challenge of speed of endurance.
At (the great) FerrariChat I saw a thread about the prototype of the Enzo. John T. found some great pictures of the prototype and some drawings. He put them all together in the thread!
Just nine laps was Jenson Button as leader of the field. Then, after the first pitsstop, Michael Schumacher took over and never gave it away. The BAR driver became second, his best place this year. Third became Montoya.
For the first time this year the pole is set by a non Ferrari. Just look at the face of Michael Schumacher (picture)...and you can see the suprise in his eyes.
...if not faster than fast. Michael Schumacher was (again) the fastest on the track during the first qualification this friday. But it was a big suprise for everybody that he was, with his 1.20.084, more than 1.3 seconds faster than Rubens Barrichello (1.21.443) who took the second time.
The San Marino Grand Prix weekend of 1994 was a tragic one. Everybody still knows what happend that sunday during the race; the WorldChampion, and already a legend; Ayrton Senna (picture left) crashed and died.
Yesterday was the shakedown for the San Marino Grand Prix, next Sunday at Imola.
This drawing has simply stunning detail. It is based on David Kimble's drawing which he did for Road & Track. There are two versions for download on the site I found;
Six Ferraris finished in the top ten of the FIA GT race, helt at the Valencia circuit at the 18th! The victory of the Spanish race went to the 550 Maranello of Cappellari/Gollin (BMS/Scuderia Italia). Second was the car of there team-mates Bobbi/Gardel. Third place went to the Lamborghini of Kox/Gavin, followed by the 575 GTC of Wendlinger/Wolff/Lechner (JMB Racing).
So you fancy silver? And you like Ferraris? Ofcourse than you order only silver Ferraris...and if they don't have them in silver? Then you let them repaint...in silver :)
Yesterday was the fifth and final day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro at the Fiorano circuit. Michael Schumacher was back on track again, at the wheel of an F2004. The day was affected by rain and so the work centred on testing wet weather tyres.
Since yesterday ForzaRossa, the Ferrari weblog, can be reached by ForzaRossa.nl AND ForzaRossa.com. A special gesture to all the international Ferraristi! 
Testing continues at Fiorano today, once again with Rubens Barrichello. Luca Badoer and Andrea Bertolini will be on track at Vairano, taking turns at the wheel of an F2004.
Most notably is the withdrawl of a Ferrari 550 by the BMS Scuderia Italia team that had an automatic GTS entry after winning the 2003 FIA GT title. Previously, a LMP900 class Dome S101of the Arena team had already been moved from the entry list.
At the fourth day of testing in Barcelona the BARs were the fastest. There was, at the 9th of April, no more rain, but some sunshine. Jenson Button was the quickest at the track and he kept teammate Sato (2nd) and Michael Schumacher (3rd) behind him.
Yesterday, at the third day of testing in Barcelona, Michael Schumacher was behind the wheel of the F2004. The day was disturbed by continious raining. But Schumacher did drive 51 laps, and was with 1.23.764 a lot quicker then everybody else! The second time was driven by Fernando Alonso in his Renault, but he was almost 1.9 seconds slower; 1.25.650. He only drove 40 laps. Third of the day was Rubens Barrichellow with 1.26.923, due to mechanical problems he could only drive 29 laps. In total 15 drivers were testing yesterday and Ralf Schumacher in his Williams drove the most laps; 62. But with his time 1.27.028 he didn't came further than place 8.
Saw this morning an email from somebody who reads my website. He offered me a nice Ferrari watch, made in the early 80s and never worn. The watch 'Formula' was made by Cartier under licence from Ferrari. The watch has all the documents and the original box.
Yes really...it's for sale!! Car No3 of only three cars built, this is the most exclusive modern Ferrari. The price?? Not known; you can ask for it by email...but I don't think I have it...no, I'm sure I don't have it :)
For the third time in a row Michael Schumacher won the GP. This time he was also the first winner of this GP of Bahrain ever! Second was Rubens Barrichello, although he is still under investication by the stewerts because of an incident. He can still get a penalty of 30 seconds. That would set him back to third. The real third driver was Button in his BAR. Montoya was long time third driver but in the last 8 laps he couldn't shift gear anymore. Kimi Raikonnen was the first to leave the race, after only 10 laps the engine blew up. Coulthard also didn't finish, so no points for McLaren!
It's three out of three...For the third time this season Michael Schumacher took pole-position (1.30.139). This time at the brand new track in Bahrain. Second was his teammate Rubens Barrichello (1.30.530), who had the fastest time for a long time. As last Montoya (1.30.581) and Ralf Schumacher (1.30.663) went for their time, but they both lost it in the last few corners and became third and fourth. Kimi Raikkonen had yesterday problems with his engine and had to change it. Because of the new 1 engine rule he had to start 10 places lower than his qualifing time. Coulthard didn't came further then 10th time, so Raikkonen decided not to set any time and so spare his car and fuel. He will start tomorrow as last.
The First Free Practice at Bahrain is finished. And...Ferrari beats them all! Michael Schumacher was the fastest of the day with a 1.32.158. Half a second slower, 1.32.651, was Rubens Barrichello. BAR did a great job...testdriver Anthony Davidson set thrird time in 1.32.958, and was the last driver in the 1.32s. Montoya was fourth (1.33.027) followed by Button (BAR) in 1.33.989. Raikonnen was disapointing ninth (1.34.603) and Ralf Schumacher even eleventh (1.34.619).
If this shot is real...than it's a great photograph...if not: nice photoshop. :)
