Here is Ferrari's 2017 SF70H!

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Ferrari just introduced its 2017 war horse, the SF70H, which the Scuderia hopes will bring it back in to the winner's circle this season.

The House of Maranello's latest offering follows the trend we've seen up to now from most teams' 2017 cars, with an elongated front end and 'thumb nose', and the ubiquitous aerodynamic 'dorsal fin' which extends back to the rear wing.

The high positioned side pods also look impressive as well as what looks like a very tightly packaged rear.

Also interesting to note the 'seagull' wing - or T-bone - in front of the rear wing. Reg loophole and new trend ?

Ferrari fell well short of its targets in 2016, and saw its foundation disrupted by the departure of tech boss James Allison. Mattia Binotto has since taken over design duties. Will the SF70H take the Scuderia back to the helm? We'll get a glimpse of its potential next week in Barcelona.

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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.