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The Ferrari F2008, constructed by Scuderia Ferrari for the 2008 Formula One World Championship, was driven by 2007 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen and Felipe Massa. The chassis, designed by a team including Aldo Costa, Simone Resta, and Gilles Simon, featured a new standard Electronic Control Unit to comply with updated regulations, removing most driver aids. The car's unveiling in January 2008 was followed by a series of challenging races, marked by incidents and retirements for both drivers. Despite these setbacks, the Ferrari F2008 demonstrated impressive performance, including Räikkönen's lap record at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The team's efforts culminated in winning the Constructors' Championship with 172 points, highlighting a season of resilience and technical prowess​​​​​​​​​​​​.

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