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Ferrari has settled on a consistent naming scheme for its Formula 1 cars in recent years – but why has the team varied the name so much?
Ferrari’s 2024 Formula 1 car, the SF-24, combines the team name and the year it will race, marking a return to conventional nomenclature. Unlike rivals like Red Bull and Mercedes, Ferrari had a varied naming history with cars like F2003-GA, 248 F1, 150 Italia, SF71-H, and SF1000. The odd naming scheme began in 2000 with cars named F-XXXX, honoring individuals or milestones, like Agnelli and 150 years of Italian unification. In the 2010s, Ferrari transitioned to names like F10, 150 Italia, and SF-XX to mark anniversaries and milestones, including the SF1000 for the team’s 1,000th Grand Prix. The 2024 SF-24 continues this tradition, making it easily distinguishable in Ferrari’s long and storied F1 history.
