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"The suspension has been revised also under the aspect of new tyres, while the gear box has a new quick shift
system, which will avert time loss during gear-changes. This system lowers the time of gear change, works for all gears and in every
condition. We have also modified the disposition and the inclination of the radiator. As far as the rear suspension is concerned, it
is continuing to evolve."
"At the chassis department there are around 200 people working: an exceptional and enthusiastic group. They work with
determination and respect; without a doubt producing great team work. Obviously I can't name everybody, but I have to mention
Nikolas Tombazis, our Chief Designer; Tiziano Battistini, Head of the Technical Department, John Iley, Head of Aerodynamics,
supported by Marco De Luca; Marco Fainello, Head of the Car Performance Division; Simone Resta, Head of the R&D Department and last
but not least Davide Terletti, responsible for the crash tests."
"Today's car is the one that will debut and has the same wings as the one in 2006. The car, which will go to start at the first
GP, will have optimized wings, while this is just a provisional version. The F2007 is however definitive in its structure."
"In constructing and developing this race car the FIAT research centre is of very high importance, as it gives us a huge amount
of support. We have worked a lot with the simulator they developed over the last couple of years and we will continue on that road."
Gilles Simon: "As according to the rules the engine 056 has remained the same. But we were able to adapt it to the rev
limits of 19,000 rpm. We have revised the combustion chamber, the valves, the crank shaft and the piston, to optimize the available
output before arriving at the rpm limit. Further we have worked on the integration of the engine into the car: the water and oil
inlets have been revised, as has the positioning of some accessories, to adjust to the very compact rear axle of the 658."
"We have collaborated strongly with Shell, and we are continuing to work on the fuel development. As far as the fuels are
concerned we have been continuously progressing. The lubricants have been helping us for a long time in terms of reliability, while
from March onwards we also want to work on bettering the performance."
"On the 1st March we will hand over a sealed engine, to which we can't do anything else. We will then try to work on the
accessories, the air inlet and, as I just mentioned, the fuel and the lubricants." | 
