Ferrari fires up its 2022 thoroughbred

It won't be let out of its stable until later this month, but Ferrari's 2022 prancing horse was fired up and came alive at Maranello on Thursday.

The Scuderia's F1-75 that honours Ferrari's 75th anniversary will be unveiled to the public on February 17.

The all-new contender that was designed to F1's new regulations is the 68th F1 car to be fielded by the legendary Italian outfit.

It will be powered by a significantly updated internal combustion engine and will feature major concept changes under the bodywork that cater to F1's radical new regulation philosophy centered around ground effects.

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"This is a very special moment, more so than at similar occasions in previous years," said Scuderia boss Mattia Binotto who over saw proceedings as the F1-75 was fired up.

"The F1-75 is a completely new car and is the culmination of a journey we all started together a few years back, working as a united and determined team."

You can hear the special moment that took place at Maranello in the short clip below posted by Ferrari on Twitter.

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