VIDEO: Hear Ferrari fire up its 2016 F1 engine

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Ferrari has released a video of its 2016 power unit being fired up at its factory in Maranello.

The team is set to unveil its new car during an online event on February 19, with Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen forming an unchanged driver line-up for the team this season as it looks to improve on three victories and second place in the constructors' championship last year.

Ahead of the launch event, Ferrari has given fans an opportunity to hear the sound of its 2016 power unit via the video below:

The new car will run for the first time at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on February 21, with Ferrari carrying out a filming day on the eve of the first pre-season test at the circuit.

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