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As it has been for many years now, Tifosi Club is happy to deliver you the latest
news on the launch of the new Scuderia Ferrari livery -- 2008 edition!
Throughout the launch presentation, we will keep you posted with the latest events.
Note that this page will refresh itself automatically every 2 minutes during the time
period of the presentation.
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2008-01-06 08:47:44 CST
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2008-01-06 08:46:08 CST
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Super Image
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2008-01-06 08:42:52 CST
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The 056 engine is mounted longitudinally and continues as a load bearing element. Its basic structure remains unchanged compared to the unit homologated at the start of last season, while its auxiliary systems, air and fuel intakes have been further developed. The technical regulations also call for the use of fuel corresponding to European Union norms, with a content of components derived from biological sources equal to 5.75%. As usual, during the design and development stages of the entire car, our technical partners played an important role. Apart from previously mentioned significant input from Shell , also worthy of note is the contribution of the Fiat Research Centre, especially in providing simulation systems and Brembo for its work in developing the braking system. As is now traditional, a great deal of attention was paid to the performance and optimising of the materials used at the design stage and through quality control, striving to maximise performance levels while attaining the highest possible safety standards.
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2008-01-06 08:39:48 CST
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Other areas affected by rule changes are: gearbox, which must be used for four consecutive events; safety, with the introduction of higher side protection around the driver's helmet; materials, with a limit to the type of composites that can be used. As a result of these rules, there has been an increase in the weight of the car. All aerodynamic surfaces have been completely revised, however the current version will be replaced by a completely different configuration in time for the first race. In fact, an intensive and all encompassing development programme is planned to run throughout the season. The monocoque has been further cut away under the driver's legs and the side pods and engine cover are more tapered. The suspension system has been reworked and developed around the new aerodynamics.
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2008-01-06 08:38:00 CST
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The wheelbase and weight distribution have been adapted to meet the challenge of the new regulations and on the basis of lessons learned last year in terms of the performance of the Bridgestone tyres. Changes to the technical and sporting regulations in terms of electronics, alongside the introduction of the SECU, have led to the removal of a host of a driver aids, such as traction control and engine breaking and the electronically assisted starting system, and also mean that management of the differential, engine and gearchange are much simpler. The gearbox casing is produced in carbon, while the transmission continues to be mounted longitudinally. For the second consecutive year the gearchange is fitted with a quick shift system, adapted to the SECU software and further speeded up. In dealing with the reliability aspect of the new regulations, Shell has played a key role in defining the lubricants for the gearbox. The braking system has been updated with new callipers and innovative concepts regarding cooling.
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2008-01-06 08:34:21 CST
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Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal gearbox; Limited-slip differential; Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox; quick-shift
Number of gears: 7 + Reverse
Ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
Weight (with water, lubricant and driver): 605 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13''
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2008-01-06 08:32:05 CST
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The F2008 is the fifty fourth single-seater built by Ferrari specifically to take part in the Formula 1 World Championship. The design, codenamed internally as the 659, represents the Scuderia's interpretation of the regulations in force in 2008. A major new element of these is the introduction of a new electronic system to be used by all teams, known as SECU (Standard Electronic Control Unit) and produced by MES (McLaren Electronic Systems.) It consists of a single control unit and a software system, the development of which ends as the season begins.
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2008-01-06 08:30:38 CST
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - FERRARI F2008
Chassis
Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal gearbox; Limited-slip differential; Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox; quick-shift
Number of gears: 7 + Reverse
Ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
Weight (with water, lubricant and driver): 605 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13''
Engine (Type: 056)
Number of cylinders: 8
Cylinder block in cast aluminium: V 90°
Number of valves: 32
Pneumatic distribution
Total displacement: 2398 cm3
Piston bore: 98 mm
Weight: <95 kg
Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition
Fuel: Shell V-Power ULG 64
Lubricant: Shell SL-1098
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2008-01-06 08:28:47 CST
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3 Picture Format of the Ferrari challenger
Picture By Reuters
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2008-01-06 08:27:01 CST
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Top View Of The New F2008
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2008-01-06 08:25:38 CST
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Image By Reuters:
Side View Of The F2008
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2008-01-06 08:20:58 CST
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Front view of the new F2008 to which we have been told will be changed in dramatic fashion before the Australian Grand Prix with some strong intensive work to be conducted by the Ferrari team
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2008-01-06 08:09:16 CST
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THE NEW F2008 PIC BY REUTERS
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2008-01-06 08:05:38 CST
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What we will view today, will be different in Melbourne from what we have gathered. The suspsension design has been revised in accordance to our sources.
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2008-01-06 08:01:15 CST
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The new machine is the F2008 being the 54th Ferrari Formula One car in the world of Formula One. A new system will be applied to the car as is for all Formula One cars this year seeing the ban on electronic measures
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2008-01-06 07:48:49 CST
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Get the new 1:18 scale Kimi Raikkonen F2007 car before it sells out
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2008-01-06 07:47:33 CST
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A look at World Champion Kim Raikkonen testing in Spain
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2008-01-06 07:28:09 CST
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2008 Formula 1 World Championship calendar
Mar 16 - Melbourne, Australia
Mar 23 - Sepang, Malaysia
Apr 6 - Sakhir, Bahrain
Apr 27 - Barcelona, Spain
May 11 - Istanbul Park, Turkey
May 25 - Monte Carlo, Monaco
June 8 - Montreal, Canada
June 22 - Magny-Cours, France
July 6 - Silverstone, Great Britain
July 20 - Hockenheim, Germany
Aug 3 - Hungaroring, Hungary
Aug 24 - Valencia, Europe
Sep 7 - Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Sep 14 - Monza, Italy
Sep 28 - Singapore*
Oct 12 - Fuji, Japan
Oct 19 - Shanghai, China
Nov 2 - Interlagos, Brazil
* night race
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2008-01-06 07:25:54 CST
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In a year to that the Ferrari lawyers worked as hard or harder than the Ferrari mechanics, Kimi Raikkonen brought back the glorious number 1 to the Ferrari car
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2008-01-06 07:23:23 CST
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MEMORY -Touching the ceremony held on February 7th, 2003 because the abbreviation GA was added to the F2003, the initials of Gianni Agnelli, who died a few days earlier. "Presenting this new Ferrari was a choice dictated by the heart - said Montezemolo - was the least we could do in tribute to a person critical to my life and that of Ferrari. We lost a point of reference. Fiat, our shareholder is going through a difficult time but we are proud with our value, they can contribute to improving the situation. " Often there was also the direct TV, worthy tribute to a show (which also helped sponsor the Horse) which now no more. This was a sign of concrete and savings which really worked seeing Fiat turning to be a new force to be reckoned with in the auto industry.
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2008-01-06 07:20:40 CST
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During the Schumacher era there was a strong emphasis on fans who became protagonists during the F2001, January 29th, 2001: representatives of the Ferrari Club wore white and red shirts to form the words F2001.
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2008-01-06 07:19:03 CST
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GALLERY - Hollywood style launch of the F300, January 7th, 1998 was nice seeing the drivers removing the veil of the car behind them which disappeared at the bottom of the tent where the ceremony was held to show the world the new gallery by Renzo Piano.
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2008-01-06 07:09:10 CST
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2008-01-06 07:03:25 CST
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AGNELLI - The memorable presentation of February 15th 1996 with Gianni Agnelli hosting under the tent set up at Fiorano: went up on stage and entertained the public with a series of jokes. That of Michael Schumacher, then the first presentation as a ferrarista has passed into history: "Of course he did not ... come for a piece of bread."
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2008-01-06 07:00:07 CST
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TRADITION - An informal meeting is what we expect as they did until the end of the 70's, first in the courtyard of the factory in Maranello and then on the Fiorano track, which was built in 1972. Then just over time, from a simple display of the new cars and sports program around the Maranello House, it turned out and evolved into theatrical representation.
Other teams had followed this route from what we have noticed.
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2008-01-06 06:56:49 CST
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ABSENT- We will not see the presence of Luca di Montezemolo and Jean Todt, however they will be present the next day when Raikkonen will put in motion the new F.1. The choice of the chairman and CEO is explained by the desire to make room for young people who are successfully managing the sporting department.
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2008-01-06 06:53:26 CST
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TODAY'S CEREMONY - A selected number of international journalists (80-90) will have the opportunity to exchange views on the upcoming season with the new world champion Kimi Raikkonen, Felipe Massa and mechanics. Costa, Simon and Almondo all in the Convention Hall 'inside the Fiorano track. Then groups will reach the assembly department where they will finally see the new single-seater.
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2008-01-06 06:45:59 CST
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FREE PUMA FERRARI KEYCHAIN WITH ALL ORDERS MADE IN THE TIFOSI PRE-LAUNCH SHOP 
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2008-01-06 06:44:46 CST
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Get your hands on this limited edition high end glossy calendar from Passione Rossa
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2008-01-06 06:41:03 CST
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Ladies and Gentlemen, buy your Ferrari espresso cups from the Pre-Launch Tifosi Shop to get on with the coffee seeing we are only 1 hour and 20 minutes away from the new car launch
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2008-01-06 06:40:04 CST
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2008-01-06 06:35:39 CST
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Since 2006, Formula One challenger was presented offsite, at the Mugello circuit, on a cold day, returning to its old style presentations, in which Enzo Ferrari loved to convene a small group of journalists to reveal precisely the weapons for the next racing season.
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2008-01-06 06:34:11 CST
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The stylish presentations where thousands of people attented in Maranello,(the record is 1,700), which often included Ministers and Fiat heads, belongs to the past as previously indicated below.
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2008-01-06 06:29:30 CST
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2008-01-06 06:27:54 CST
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With the limited media invitations, and the lack of party like atmosphere, the event somewhat loses its lustre in Maranello but for the tifosi around the world who are impatient to see what the new car look like
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2008-01-06 06:26:44 CST
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All 3 major sports papers such as Tuttosport from Turin, Gazzetta Dello Sport from Milan and Corriere Dello Sport from Rome, have a small statement displaying Ferrari's teaser for 2008
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2008-01-06 06:25:46 CST
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Source: Corriere Dello Sport
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2008-01-06 06:24:47 CST
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Source: Tuttosport
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2008-01-06 06:23:52 CST
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Source: Gazzetta dello Sport
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2008-01-06 06:17:03 CST
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Source: ANSA
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2008-01-06 06:15:46 CST
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To reveal this during the week that made headlines was Jean Todt in an interview with the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport ":" Michael was the best candidate of all, but did not accept the offer, " said the frenchman.
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2008-01-06 06:15:06 CST
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As we recall, Michael always stated he did not want the team management role due to the stresses involved having seen Jean Todt up close during his driving career.
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2008-01-06 06:13:01 CST
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Source: ANSA
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2008-01-06 06:09:14 CST
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It is possible that he will continue to be a test driver in the coming months and even be announced as such today or tomorrow
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2008-01-06 06:08:27 CST
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Michael Schumacher finds it extremly hard staying out of a Formula One car as he did tests in Spain at the end of 2007
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2008-01-06 06:07:32 CST
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2008-01-06 06:01:34 CST
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2008-01-06 06:00:30 CST
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Sources indicate Jean Todt and Luca De Montezemolo will not be present today, clearing showing faith in displaying that they want the new generation to take over with confidence and to be on the front line with the fans and media
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2008-01-06 05:57:41 CST
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2008-01-06 05:55:54 CST
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We also expect a clear change in the steering wheel seeing the days of traction control and electronic gizmo's banned leaving more to Massa and world champion Raikkonen to work for in 2008
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2008-01-06 05:52:18 CST
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Looking below at last year's championship winner, we already noticed a clear change on the front nose but we expect something a little more noticable again this time around
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2008-01-06 05:51:28 CST
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The F2007
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2008-01-06 05:48:24 CST
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As for Maranello, Ferrari has moved away from the previous gala like functions to which all new Formula One car releases had this Hollywood touch to them. The days are gone seeing Ferrari wants to prove the mean business on the track and only invited 80 journalists of choice to this event
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2008-01-06 05:45:26 CST
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Also with regard to the aerodynamic a major change should cover the air vents on the sides , which should be totally redesigned and the rear wing could be changed as well giving us a new look without a doubt.
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2008-01-06 05:44:14 CST
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Precisely because of the inclusion of this innovation in the design of the car, the nose of the new Ferrari should be higher than that of the 2007 version.
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2008-01-06 05:43:34 CST
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With the image below seen on sports.it website, we continue with the aerodynamic anticipations stating that one of the most visible innovation of Ferrari's new challengers consists of the inclusion of an air plug undre the nose of the car tied to a vent on top of the nose, this is a sort of mini-tunnel, which should keep the car even more glued to the ground, improving flows.
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2008-01-06 05:38:43 CST
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2008-01-06 05:34:28 CST
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We were told to not expect a gala like function
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2008-01-06 05:33:56 CST
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We were informed to not expect a gala like function today
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2008-01-06 05:32:30 CST
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The air in Maranello is roaring with excitement
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2008-01-06 05:31:23 CST
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An elaboration of the new nose of the Ferrari
The new Ferrari will be presented shortly in Maranello, Italy. The team will try to win both the drivers and constructers title again as they did last season in remarkable fashion.
As usual every detail of the new car is kept secret in the home of the "prancing horse", but in the last few days some information leaked on some of the new characteristics of the new car, especially regarding the aerodynamics.
We anticipate that the new name of the car will be F2008.
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2008-01-06 03:43:45 CST
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A few more hours left...
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2008-01-05 17:04:29 CST
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Less than 24 hours away from the launch!
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2008-01-04 15:21:21 CST
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Two more days before the 2008 Ferrari F1!!!
Stay tuned to Tifosi Club for the latest news on the launch!
Tifosi Club Team
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