Caterham CT03

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Caterham CT03
Charles Pic 2013 Malaysia FP2.jpg
Charles Pic driving the CT03 at the Malaysian Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Caterham
Designer(s) Mark Smith (Technical Director)
John Iley (Performance Director)
Lewis Butler (Chief Designer)
Elliot Dason-Barber (Head of Vehicle Dynamics and R&D)
Marianne Hinson (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor Caterham CT01
Successor Caterham CT05
Technical specifications [1] [2]
Chassis Carbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Twin non-parallel wishbone, pushrod actuated
Suspension (rear)Twin non-parallel wishbone, pullrod actuated
LengthOver 5,000 mm (197 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Wheelbase Over 3,000 mm (118 in)
Engine Renault RS27-2013 2,400  cc (146  cu in) V8 (90°) naturally aspirated + KERS mid-mounted
Electric motor Red Bull Technology KERS recovered by MGU-K
Transmission Red Bull Technology 7-speed + 1 reverse semi-automatic gearbox
Power750 hp (559 kW) + 80 hp (60 kW) KERS
Weight642 kg (1,415 lb) including driver
Fuel Total Excellium 94.25% unleaded gasoline + 5.75% biofuel
Lubricants Total Quartz 9000
Brakes Hitco carbon brake discs, Carbon Industrie pads and AP Racing 6-piston calipers
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (dry) and Cinturato (wet)
BBS wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants Caterham F1 Team
Notable drivers20. Flag of France.svg Charles Pic [3]
21. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Giedo van der Garde [4]
Debut 2013 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Caterham CT03 [5] is a Formula One racing car designed by Mark Smith and Lewis Butler for the Caterham F1 team. It was used during the 2013 Formula One season, where it was driven by Charles Pic and Giedo van der Garde. [3] [4] The car was unveiled on the eve of testing for the 2013 season at the Circuito de Jerez. [5]

Contents

Design

The first chassis was assembled in early October 2012, completed on 30 January and launched on 5 February. The CT03 aroused controversy during pre-season testing. Lotus technical director James Allison observed details of the car's exhaust outlet that he believed contravened Article 5.8.4 of the technical regulations, [6] that prohibits the use of bodywork within a defined area with respect to the exhaust outlet. [7] The FIA later deemed this system to be illegal. [8] After driving the car during FP1 at Bahrain, Heikki Kovalainen stated the car was basically the previous year's car with nothing done to it.

After the initial three races of the season the CT03 received a major upgrade to improve handling and performance. The most noticeable part of this was the introduction of a vanity panel over the stepped-nose. Later in the season the vanity panel was removed again and the car was raced for the rest of the season without it.

Season summary

Van der Garde at the Belgian Grand Prix FIA F1 Belgium 2013 Nr. 21 Van der Garde.jpg
Van der Garde at the Belgian Grand Prix

Caterham were unable to score any points in 2013 and finished the season in 11th in the Constructors' Championship. The team achieved their highest finishing positions with 14th-places in Malaysia, the Hungarian Grand Prix, and the Korean Grand Prix.

Livery

Caterham F1 went into the 2013 season with livery changes. The white-yellow-white stripe in the front section was replaced with solid green with white accents as Caterham F1's main colour while the white-yellow stripe on the rear section was also retained. The green became brighter unlike previous seasons when dark green was the team's main colour.

In Korea, the Renault logos were badged as Renault Samsung, much like the Lotus F1 team did.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDriversGrands PrixPointsWCC
AUS MAL CHN BHR ESP MON CAN GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN KOR JPN IND ABU USA BRA
2013 Caterham F1 Team Renault RS27-2013 P Charles Pic 1614161717Ret18151715Ret17191418Ret1920Ret011th
Giedo van der Garde 18151821Ret15Ret18181416181615RetRet181918

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