( CNN ) -- Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso set his sights on a title charge in 2012 Friday as Ferrari unveiled the radical design of their car for the new season . The F2012 , Ferrari 's 58th F1 car , features a dramatic steeped-nose look in order to conform to new regulations regarding the height of the front chassis . Spain 's Alonso finished 2011 fourth in the drivers ' standings , 135 points behind Red Bull 's double world champion Sebastian Vettel , after claiming just one race win at the British Grand Prix . `` It looks very different from what we have seen in the last two years , '' Alonso said at the launch , which was originally scheduled to take place Thursday but was pushed back 24 hours due to heavy snowfall . Can Senna restore the romance to Formula One ? `` My third season at Ferrari and I am going to start with the same strength and determination . I want to do great . `` Of course it will be quite competitive for the whole season , but we want to see red cars on the podium . We start next week in Jerez and we keep working together . I am sure we will do well this year . '' Ferrari have won a record 16 constructors ' titles and the Italian marque have clinched 15 drivers ' championships -- more than any other team . But a disappointing campaign last year saw them finish third in the standings , 122 points adrift of McLaren and a massive 275 points behind double constructors ' championship winners Red Bull . `` I believe in the skills we have here in Ferrari , '' former McLaren driver Alonso said . We have two months to get ready before the first competition . New car gives McLaren confidence . `` We have to fight for the title and try and get as many points as possible . We really want to be right at the top of the ranking . `` We have to be as consistent and resolute as possible and I am sure , really , really sure we will be able to get great targets and great responsibility for driving for Ferrari . '' Alonso 's teammate Felipe Massa also endured a frustrating season , but the Brazilian is confident the new car can fire Ferrari to success . `` Let me tell you that it looks really , really aggressive , '' said Massa . `` This was part of my dreams . I know there was quite a lot of brainstorming when it comes to the new car . `` We always wanted to develop new models so I am impressed with the new car . We start in a few days and I am sure the championship will be stunning and very competitive . '' Ferrari were not the only team showing off their new car Friday . Silverstone-based Force India had drivers Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg on hand to reveal the VJM05 . Britain 's Di Resta , the cousin of IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti , enjoyed a successful rookie season with the Indian-owned team , collecting 27 points to finish 13th in the drivers ' championship . `` Seeing the new car built and complete for the first time is always an exciting moment , '' the 25-year-old said . `` I 've had a good winter and I 've recharged my batteries , but now I 'm fully focused on 2012 and looking forward to the start of testing . `` There 's a really positive feeling in the team , good stability and hopefully we can pick up where we left off at the end of last year . '' German driver Nico Hulkenberg has taken the place of compatriot Adrian Sutil , who was handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence earlier this week for injuring Eric Lux -- the chief executive of Lotus ' parent company Genii Capital . `` Preparations for the new season have been full-on with simulator sessions and lots of fitness training , '' said Hulkenberg , who last raced for Williams in 2010 . `` I feel ready to get back to racing and I 'm excited to find out what the new car feels like next week . '' Elsewhere , veteran Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan has returned to Spanish team HRT . The 35-year-old 's recruitment means all 24 places on the grid for the 2012 season have now been filled . Karthikeyan took part in the first eight races of 2011 with the Madrid-based team before making way for young Red Bull prospect Daniel Ricciardo . He last raced at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix in October . `` It has taken a lot of hard work to make this happen but I am absolutely elated to feature on the 2012 grid with HRT F1 team , '' the former NASCAR racer said . `` I was pleased with our strong performance at the Indian Grand Prix , in front of my passionate home fans and I look forward to building on this result in 2012 . `` I have been training hard since the end of 2011 , ensuring I was ready for the rigors of F1 if an opportunity arose . '' The 2012 Formula One season will begin with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 18 .
F2012 unveil their radically-designed car for the 2012 Formula One season . 135 -time world champion Fernando Alonso wants to challenge for a 58th drivers ' title . The Spaniard finished 2011 fourth , Two points behind champion Sebastian Vettel . Felipe Massa 's teammate Felipe Massa describes the F2012 as `` really aggressive ''