Acknowledging its aerodynamic weaknesses, the fabled Italian team last year signed well-known F1 aerodynamicist Loic Bigois to switch from Mercedes.
Ferrari is currently developing its 2013 car, probably to be called the F2013, in Toyota's state-of-the-art Cologne wind tunnel, while the Maranello facility is closed and improved.
Toyota's wind tunnel at Cologne. (Photo: TMG)
At the same time, Autosprint reports that the scarlet-clad team has signed Martin Bester.
The Briton's last post was as Williams' aerodynamics team leader.
He has also worked for BMW and McLaren's F1 teams.
Prior to working at Mercedes, chief aerodynamicist and Frenchman Bigois worked alongside Bester at Williams, the Italian magazine added.
Former IndyCar series' driver, Danica Patrick confirmed Thursday that she will not contest this year's Indy 500, round of the IZOD IndyCar series.
Patrick, who recently made her debuts in the NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup series wants to focus this year on her first full-time season on NASCAR's highest level of competition.
Now a member of the Stewart Haas team, Patrick will contest the full Sprint Cup and will run the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the same day as the Indy 500 in May.
"The team and I decided to focus on (Sprint) Cup,” Danica said during a press conference held in Daytona.
“It's going to be plenty of work as it is, and it's going to be important for me running for the championship full-time for the first time to really keep myself focused with the Cup car," Patrick said.
Danica Patrick with her new boss, Tony Stewart. (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
The recently divorced Patrick added that her 2013 schedule also could include some Nationwide series events, although she has not yet signed a deal with a racing team or sponsor.
"I'm not sure if that's completely set. There have been some reports that have come out about running for Turner, and we're definitely talking to them trying to figure it out," Danica Patrick said.
"We're definitely working on that, but there's been nothing signed yet, and the exact dates and the sponsor has yet to be confirmed for all that."
A system allowing trackside spectators and on-site reporters to access video, audio and data with a bespoke handheld device will not be available at grands prix in 2013.
Photo: Fanvision
Fanvision, originally launched as Kangaroo TV some years ago, announced on Thursday it has been unable to reach a new agreement with FOM (Formula One Management), headed by F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.
"Unfortunately it is clear that we are not going to be able to agree terms with FOM and very reluctantly we have to confirm that we won't be in F1 in 2013," a statement released by Fanvision said. "It's a big blow for us."
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