Sauber C37
![]() Charles Leclerc driving a C37 at the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix | |||||||||||
Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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Constructor | Sauber | ||||||||||
Designer(s) | Jörg Zander (Technical Director) Luca Furbatto (Chief Designer) Nicolas Hennel (Head of Aerodynamics) | ||||||||||
Predecessor | Sauber C36 | ||||||||||
Successor | Alfa Romeo Racing C38 | ||||||||||
Technical specifications[1][2] | |||||||||||
Engine | Ferrari 062 EVO 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout | ||||||||||
Electric motor | Ferrari kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
Transmission | Eight forward and one reverse gears | ||||||||||
Weight | 733 kg (1,616.0 lb) | ||||||||||
Fuel | Shell V-Power | ||||||||||
Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||||
Notable entrants | Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team | ||||||||||
Notable drivers | 9. ![]() 16. ![]() | ||||||||||
Debut | 2018 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
Last event | 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Sauber C37 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Sauber to compete during the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship.[3] The car was driven by Marcus Ericsson and reigning Formula 2 champion Charles Leclerc, who replaced Pascal Wehrlein.[3] The C37 made its competitive début at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix and uses a 2018-specification Ferrari engine.[3][4] This was the last car to be raced under the Sauber name as they were renamed as Alfa Romeo for the 2019 season, although the team's structure has remained unchanged.
Design and development
Engine supply
The car was originally intended to use an engine supplied by Honda until the team underwent a reorganisation of its management structure and the agreement was abandoned.[5] After using year-old Ferrari engines in 2017,[6][7] Sauber renegotiated with Ferrari and secured current-specification engines as part of an agreement with sister marque Alfa Romeo.[8]
Complete Formula One results
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)
Year | Entrant | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | Grands Prix | Points | WCC | ||||||||||||||||||||
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AUS | BHR | CHN | AZE | ESP | MON | CAN | FRA | AUT | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | SIN | RUS | JPN | USA | MEX | BRA | ABU | |||||||
2018 | Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team | Ferrari 062 EVO | P | Ericsson | Ret | 9 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 10 | Ret | 9 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | Ret | Ret | 48 | 8th |
Leclerc | 13 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 18† | 10 | 10 | 9 | Ret | 15 | Ret | Ret | 11 | 9 | 7 | Ret | Ret | 7 | 7 | 7 |
† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed over 90% of the winner's race distance.
References
- ^ "Ferrari F1 2018, ecco la SF71H, Arrivabene: «Un pezzo d'eccellenza del made in Italy»" (in Italian). Corriere della Sera. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ^ Mitchell, Scott (12 November 2017). "Pirelli to introduce new softest-compound pink-walled F1 tyre in '18". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017.
- ^ a b c "Sauber C37 • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "Engine Ferrari • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "Dumping Honda important for new Sauber boss". Speedcafe. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ Barretto, Lawrence (8 October 2016). "Sauber will use year-old Ferrari engines for 2017 F1 season". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Archived from the original on 8 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Renault, Sauber, confirm F1 launch dates". Speedcafe. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ "The Sauber F1 Team enters a multi-year partnership agreement with Alfa Romeo". Sauber F1 Team. Retrieved 29 November 2017.