Forti FG03

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Forti FG03
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Forti FG03 (Luca Badoer), Canadian Grand Prix, 1996
Category Formula One
Constructor Forti Corse
Designer(s) George Ryton (Technical Director)
Chris Radage (Chief Designer)
Riccardo de Marco (Head of Design)
Predecessor FG01B
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Unequal length wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)As front
Axle track F: 1,680 mm (66 in)
R: 1,600 mm (63 in)
Wheelbase 2,981 mm (117.4 in)
Engine Ford Zetec-R ECA 90-degree V8 mid-mounted
Transmission Hewland 6-speed sequential semi-automatic
Weight595 kg (1,312 lb)
Fuel Elf
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Forti Grand Prix
Notable drivers22. Flag of Italy.svg Luca Badoer
23. Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Montermini
Debut 1996 San Marino Grand Prix
RacesWins Poles F/Laps
6000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Forti FG03 was the car with which the Forti team competed in part of the 1996 Formula One season. It was designed by Chris Radage and Riccardo de Marco. It was driven by Luca Badoer and Andrea Montermini, both of whom were in their first year with the team.

The car was designed as a replacement for the slow, cumbersome "B" version of the FG01 that the team had used to limited effect in 1995 and at the beginning of 1996. Introduced at Imola, it was a major step forward in terms of downforce and sensitivity; however, it only finished once, at its debut race, and both drivers failed to make the 107% time for the Spanish and British Grands Prix. Ultimately, the FG03 was too little, too late, and Forti folded at the German GP.

The team came last in the Constructors' Championship, with no points.

A FG03 is currently[ when? ] used for F1 experiences in Northamptonshire. [2] The car also competed in the BOSS GP Series in 2016, 2018 and 2019.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

YearTeamEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
1996 Forti Ford Zetec R ECA V8 G AUS BRA ARG EUR SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR JPN 011th
Luca Badoer 10RetDNQRetRetDNQDNP
Andrea Montermini DNSDNQRetRetDNQDNP

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References

  1. "Forti FG03-96". statsf1.com. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  2. "F1 RACING EXPERIENCE". firebox.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2016.