Ferrari fires up SF21 - reveals launch dates

The Ferrari SF1000 of race retiree Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari is recovered back to the pits and an engine cover for Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 is brought out.
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Ferrari's SF21 contender roared into life in Maranello on Friday morning while the Italian outfit also revealed the launch dates for its car and its team.

The team has organized two different online presentations, the first of which will unveil its 2021 machine on February 26 while a formal team presentation will also take place online on March 10, two days before the start of pre-season testing.

"Our 2021 season starts here", said Scuderia team principal Mattia Binotto. "We can expect plenty of challenges along the way and we are determined to do better.

"The car has been improved in all areas where developments are permitted. We must work in a determined and focused way, aware of where we were and where we want to go."

Check out Ferrari's video below of its 2021 car's fire up.

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