Snow forces Ferrari to call-off 2012 F1 car launch
February 2nd, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANSLondon, Feb 2 (IANS) Ferrari have cancelled the launch of their car for the upcoming Formula One season due to heavy snow around the company’s headquarters in Maranello, Italy.
Ferrari would now conduct an online launch of the car with drivers Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso.
“There was no let up from the snow last night which continued to fall on Maranello and the surrounding area, and the situation does not appear to be changing this morning,” said Ferrari in a statement.
“The forecast is still bad, both in terms of predictions of more snow fall and of a further drop in temperature.
“Therefore, the decision has been taken to cancel the presentation ceremony for the new car.
“The decision was taken because of the weather conditions and the difficulties that would have faced the 300 or so people due to attend from the team partners, the authorities and representatives of the media in their attempts to get to Maranello,” the statement added.
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