Review by CoMod Alex on the Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ferrari F138 F.Alonso No.3 (Art. No. 30695)
Why? Because starting with the 2014 season, V6 turbo engines will be used in Formula 1. That's why the F138 has the number 8 combined with the year in its model name; Ferrari wanted to make a statement with this in the last year of the V8.
The F138, with Fernando Alonso at the wheel, took two victories in the entire 2012 season. Alonso, considered the best driver in Formula 1, has unfortunately had the problem of driving the wrong car for years. There was simply no way to compete with the Red Bulls of the past four years. However, the current season has shown how quickly the situation can change; so far, Sebastian Vettel hasn't made a single run at it; Mercedes dominates everything.
The 2013 Ferrari was at least more successful. Visually, the car is also better than the 2012 one. Ferrari uses the vanity panel on its cars, and the nose cone was also somewhat of an imposition. The Carrera model definitely benefited from it, unlike the Red Bull. The F138 looks sleeker. The car's sponsor logos are printed with the usual delicate detail; note, for example, the Weichan Power logos on the sides.
As I already wrote about the Red Bull RB9: With the magnet in their standard condition, the cars drive quite comfortably; without it, I wouldn't put the red speedster on the tracks. In terms of wheelbase, weight, and dimensions, the car is almost identical to the Red Bull, so at least on our racetracks there are comparable cars, and perhaps the Ferrari will score a win or two!
Best regards,
CoMod Alex
Why? Because starting with the 2014 season, V6 turbo engines will be used in Formula 1. That's why the F138 has the number 8 combined with the year in its model name; Ferrari wanted to make a statement with this in the last year of the V8.
The F138, with Fernando Alonso at the wheel, took two victories in the entire 2012 season. Alonso, considered the best driver in Formula 1, has unfortunately had the problem of driving the wrong car for years. There was simply no way to compete with the Red Bulls of the past four years. However, the current season has shown how quickly the situation can change; so far, Sebastian Vettel hasn't made a single run at it; Mercedes dominates everything.
The 2013 Ferrari was at least more successful. Visually, the car is also better than the 2012 one. Ferrari uses the vanity panel on its cars, and the nose cone was also somewhat of an imposition. The Carrera model definitely benefited from it, unlike the Red Bull. The F138 looks sleeker. The car's sponsor logos are printed with the usual delicate detail; note, for example, the Weichan Power logos on the sides.
As I already wrote about the Red Bull RB9: With the magnet in their standard condition, the cars drive quite comfortably; without it, I wouldn't put the red speedster on the tracks. In terms of wheelbase, weight, and dimensions, the car is almost identical to the Red Bull, so at least on our racetracks there are comparable cars, and perhaps the Ferrari will score a win or two!
Best regards,
CoMod Alex
