Ferrari to make pushes for '08 and '09

While most teams are facing a choice between focusing their primary efforts either on the continued development of their 2008 car, or working on next year's version to the new regulations, which include slick tyres and KERS, Ferrari claim they have the resources to work flat out in both areas.

The team's technical director Aldo Costa admits that having two projects on the go at once is a challenge, but believes they can keep up their drive to win this year's drivers' and constructors' championships, and still begin next season in the strongest possible position.

"Ferrari have the ability and resources to work on next year's car without having to relax for one moment on continuing the development of the F2008 in a championship that is proving to be very tight between ourselves and our usual opponents," he said.

"It is a very demanding challenge. Although it's a challenge we've faced many times before, it's particularly tough this time with so many new elements coming into play for next season. This makes the puzzle more complicated than ever, which is why we have to operate as efficiently as possible in terms of time management, commitment, and energy.

"We are now entering the production phase for the main components of our 2009 car, parts such as the chassis and gearbox, which is a delicate phase with no way to recover from any mistakes. One step in the wrong direction could prove very costly. Our aim is the same as ever, to ensure that every element of our package works to its maximum."