Piero Ferrari hints at 'completely redesigned' 2020 car

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Ferrari's 2020 contender will be a "completely redesigned" car according to the Italian manufacturer's vice chairman Piero Ferrari.

The House of Maranello will unveil its latest prancing horse on Tuesday afternoon at the prestigious Teatro Valli in Reggio Emilia in the north of the country.

Following a season in which the Scuderia fell short once again of its hopes of finally overcoming the supremacy of arch-rival Mercedes.

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While the SF90 proved fast as a bullet in a straight line, Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc struggled in the corners where the car was no match for the Silver Arrows team's W10.

Formula 1's regulations are unchanged for 2020, but that hasn't kept the Italian outfit from fielding an entirely new car according to the son of Enzo Ferrari.

"This year the car has been completely redesigned," Ferrari told the Italian media.

"We hope we have done everything possible to eliminate the problems of last year. I think a good job has been done, we have good hopes."

There's been a fair amount of speculation surrounding the name of the Scuderia's 2020 car, with pundits predicting an SF1000 appellation in honour of the team reaching its 1000th Grand Prix this season.

The guessing game has been just as intense regarding the cars' livery, with La Gazzetta dello Sport predicting a design that could include the presence of the 'Tricolore' , Italy's national flag.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.