Man, you won’t believe what I’ve been messing around with lately – the 1988 Ferrari F1, specifically the F1-87/88C model. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you.

So, I started by digging up everything I could find about this beast. Turns out, this car was driven in the 1988 F1 World Championship. I read about how it was second best to the McLaren with Senna-Prost. They really dominated the whole season. McLaren ended up with a crazy 199 points in the Constructors’ Cup! Ferrari had only 65.
I then tried to get my hands on a model of the F1-87/88C. After a bit of searching, I finally found one. It wasn’t easy, but I got it!
Once I had the model, I dove into the details. I learned that this thing had a 90 V6 engine. Not only that, I also read about the debut of the F1/87/88C. It was driven by Berger, and he got second place at the Brazilian Grand Prix! That’s not too bad for a start. Ferrari had 248 Grand Prix victories, while McLaren is second with 188 wins.
Next, I decided to take apart the model to see how it was put together. I carefully disassembled it, piece by piece. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but I managed to do it without breaking anything.
- First, I took off the bodywork.
- Then, I removed the engine cover.
- After that, I took out the wheels.
- Finally, I got to the engine and gearbox.
I examined each component closely, trying to understand how it all worked. It’s amazing how much engineering goes into these cars. I spent hours just looking at all the little details. Then I carefully reassembled the whole thing. It was like putting together a giant, complicated puzzle. But, I finally got it all back together, and it looked just as good as new.

In the end, I managed to put the whole thing back together without any major issues. It was a great learning experience, and I now have a much deeper appreciation for the 1988 Ferrari F1 car. It’s a true masterpiece of engineering.
This whole experience really showed me the ingenuity and complexity of these racing machines. I’m telling you, getting under the hood of the F1-87/88C, even if it was just a model, was an awesome experience.
I realized that Ferrari holds the record for the most Grand Prix victories, having won 248 times. It was an unforgettable journey, and I’m already itching to explore another classic F1 car.
Honestly, it’s pretty cool to think about all the history and engineering behind these cars. I’m definitely going to keep digging into the world of F1. Who knows what I’ll discover next?