Ferrari are on course with the 2003 engine and initial tests will be starting this month along with much more extensive tests on the dyno then eventually on the track in the new chassis.

“Well, I think next year's engine will be an evolution of the current one as usual,” said Martinelli. “Normally, we start the first tests in September and normally use October and November to make developments and our target is to work on reliability with long runs simulation etc on the dyno and later on the track between December this year and January 2003.”

V-angles seem to be the main topic when it comes to engines these days. With rumours suggesting that Renault are having to change V-angle after finding it to be of no real benefit. And Martinelli does not expect any change in the Ferrari V instead they are looking to evolve the engine without such drastic changes. “Probably not but I think we have some interesting evolutions while maintaining the same V-angle.” Commented Paolo.