Ferrari reveals official appellation for 2022 car

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Ferrari's all-new 2022 F1 contender has a name, one that pays tribute to the legendary Italian manufacturer in the year of its 75th anniversary.

The Scuderia's new car which will be unveiled by the team on February 17 will be called F1-75.

Ferrari's new machine is the 68th F1 car produced by the House of Maranello since founder Enzo Ferrari fired up the engine of its first car - the Ferrari 125 S - on March 12, 1947.

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"Formula 1, with its spirit of competition and innovation, has always been a fundamental part of Ferrari, driving the technological development of our road cars," commented Ferrari Chairman John Elkann.

"This year, as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of our first production car leaving the factory, we honour that spirit by naming our 2022 F1 challenger the Ferrari F1-75."

Scuderia drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will take to the track for the first time onboard the F1-75 on Thursday, March 10 at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona where teams will shake down their 2022 designs during three days.

Formula 1's official pre-season test will take place in Bahrain from 10 to 12 March.

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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.