Looking For The Maximum Power

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Looking for the maximum power

A new step on the Ferrari 055 V10 for Monza

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Source Ferrari

Over the past few years, the Italian Grand Prix weekend has been a time of celebration for Ferrari and a chance to say thank you to the home fans as another season approaches its finale with both titles already in the bag. This year the landscape is different and Ferrari will be hoping that Monza might signal the start of a late flourish with five races still remaining in the championship.

However, some aspects of Monza remain the same: the support from the Tifosi and their red flags, the atmospheric venue, the high speed nature of the famous track and the need for minimum downforce and maximum power, on what is the last remaining true high-speed circuit on the calendar.

With top speed being a key, the 055 engine in the back of the two F2005 comes under a lot of strain at this circuit with its 'duty cycle' being the highest of any track, as full throttle is used for 70% of the lap. Both Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello have their own group of engine specialists looking after their needs at the track and in charge of the German