Ferrari 412 T1

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Ferrari 412 T1 / 412 T1B
Gerhard Berger - Ferrari 412T1B at the 1994 British Grand Prix (32418632951).jpg
Category Formula One
Constructor Ferrari
Designer(s) John Barnard (Technical Director)
Gustav Brunner (Chief Designer)
Nicoló Petrucci (Chief Aerodynamicist)
Claudio Lombardi (Engine Department Director)
Osamu Goto (Chief Engine Designer)
Predecessor F93A
Successor 412 T2
Technical specifications
Chassis carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)pushrod with torsion bars
Suspension (rear)pushrod with torsion bars
Engine Ferrari E4A-94 (Tipo 041), 3.5-litre 65-degree V12
Ferrari Tipo 043, 3.5-litre 75-degree V12
Transmission Ferrari six-speed sequential semi-automatic
Power750 hp (559 kW) @ 15,300 rpm [1] (early season)
850 hp (634 kW) @ 15,800 rpm [2] [3] (late season)
Fuel Agip
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Scuderia Ferrari
Notable drivers27. Flag of France.svg Jean Alesi
27. Flag of Italy.svg Nicola Larini
28. Flag of Austria.svg Gerhard Berger
Debut 1994 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Ferrari 412 T1 was the Formula One racing car with which Scuderia Ferrari competed in the 1994 Formula One World Championship. It was designed by John Barnard and then developed by Gustav Brunner.

Contents

Overview

The 1994 Ferrari 412 T1s during the British Grand Prix, driven by Gerhard Berger (left) and Jean Alesi. Ferrari 412Ts 1994.jpg
The 1994 Ferrari 412 T1s during the British Grand Prix, driven by Gerhard Berger (left) and Jean Alesi.

The car was a simple and straightforward design that worked well, powered by a 3.5 litre V12 engine. In the name of the new car, the 4 stood for the number of valves per cylinder while the 12 was for the number of cylinders and the T referred to the transverse gearbox with its six normal gears and one reverse. The car featured heavily sculptured sidepods and a sleek rounded nosecone, aiding aerodynamics.

V12 engine and radiators of Ferrari 412 T1. Ferrari 412 T1 engine.jpg
V12 engine and radiators of Ferrari 412 T1.

The car was continually upgraded with redesigned sidepods and wings throughout the season. So many changes were made that the later cars were called the 412 T1B. A new engine named Tipo 043 debuted at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix qualifying sessions, and was first raced in Hockenheim. [4] It was designed from scratch by Claudio Lombardi and former Honda F1 chief engine designer Osamu Goto with a wider vee-angle of 75 degrees (up from 65 degrees) and a shorter stroke, replacing the old Tipo 041; Ferrari had brought on a number of engineers from the successful Honda F1 engine program. The 043 became famous for its great amount of power (over 830 bhp) and for its characteristic noise. [5]

Ferrari 412 T1 of Gerhard Berger at Adelaide Motorsport Festival 2015. Ferrari 412 T1 of Gerhard Berger.jpg
Ferrari 412 T1 of Gerhard Berger at Adelaide Motorsport Festival 2015.

The 412 T1 put Ferrari on the right track after several seasons of poor competitiveness in the early 1990s. Gerhard Berger and Jean Alesi proved the car's competitiveness throughout the season, with a brace of podium finishes and some pole positions. Ferrari returned to Grand Prix success after a long break, with Berger winning the 1994 German Grand Prix.

For the following year a new car, the 412 T2 came out which received many changes that aided both aero and safety.

Gearbox, rear suspension rockers and rear wing of Ferrari 412 T1. Ferrari 412 T1 gearbox and rear wing.jpg
Gearbox, rear suspension rockers and rear wing of Ferrari 412 T1.

Complete Formula One results

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

YearTeamChassisEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
1994 Scuderia Ferrari 412 T1
412 T1B
Ferrari Tipo 041
Ferrari Tipo 043
V12
G BRA PAC SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR EUR JPN AUS 713rd
Flag of France.svg Jean Alesi 3543Ret2RetRetRetRetRet1036
Flag of Italy.svg Nicola Larini Ret2
Flag of Austria.svg Gerhard Berger Ret2Ret3Ret43Ret112Ret2Ret5Ret2

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