March CG891

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March CG891

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March CG891 (pictured in 2016)
Category Formula One
Constructor March Engineering
Designer(s) Gustav Brunner
Adrian Newey
Predecessor 881
Successor CG901
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon fibre monocoque
Axle track Front: 1,778 mm (70.0 in)
Rear: 1,651 mm (65.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,794 mm (110.0 in)
Engine Judd EV, 3,500 cc (213.6 cu in), 72° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted,
Transmission March 6-speed manual
Fuel BP
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Leyton House March Racing Team
Notable drivers 15. Flag of Brazil.svg Maurício Gugelmin
16. Flag of Italy.svg Ivan Capelli
Debut 1989 Monaco Grand Prix
RacesWins Poles F.Laps
14001
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0

The March CG891 was a Formula One racing car designed by Gustav Brunner and Adrian Newey and raced by March Racing Team in the 1989 season, driven by Ivan Capelli and Maurício Gugelmin. The car's best result was seventh place, achieved three times by Gugelmin. [1] The CG in the car's designation stood for Cesare Gariboldi, a Leyton House March team manager who was killed in a road accident in 1989. [2]

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Contents

Racing history

The March CG891 was introduced at the Monaco Grand Prix, [1] the March 881 having served duty for the first two races of the year. [3] Gugelmin qualified in 14th while Capelli was 22nd on the grid. Both drivers failed to finish although Capelli was still classified in 11th. This was the Italian's first of only two classified finishes all year, the other coming in Belgium, where he placed 12th. Gugelmin's best finish was seventh, achieved three times; in Belgium, Japan and 1989 Australian Grand Prix. [1]

1989 Monaco Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1989

The 1989 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo on 7 May 1989. It was the third race of the 1989 Formula One World Championship. The 77-lap race was won from pole position by Ayrton Senna, driving a McLaren-Honda, with teammate Alain Prost second and Stefano Modena third in a Brabham-Judd.

The March 881 was a Formula One racing car designed by Adrian Newey and raced by March Racing Team in the 1988 season by Italian Ivan Capelli and the debuting Maurício Gugelmin from Brazil. The car's best result was a second place driven by Capelli at the 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix.

1989 Belgian Grand Prix Formula One race

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At the French Grand Prix, after a start-line accident forced Gugelmin to use the spare car for the race, he went on to achieve the fastest lap of the race. [4]

1989 French Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1989

The 1989 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Paul Ricard on 9 July 1989. It was the seventh race of the 1989 Formula One World Championship.

Although neither Gugelmin or Capelli scored a points finish with the GC891, the team finished the 1989 Constructors' Championship in 12th, having achieved four points. This was due to Gugelmin's third place with the 881 at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

1989 Brazilian Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1989

The 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro on 26 March 1989. It was the first race of the 1989 Formula One season.


Complete Formula One results

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

Year Entrant Chassis Engine Tyres Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pts. WCC
1989 Leyton House March Racing Team CG891 Judd EV 3.5 V8 G BRA SMR MON MEX USA CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR ESP JPN AUS 4*12th
Maurício Gugelmin Ret DNQ DSQ RetNC Ret Ret Ret 7 Ret 10 Ret 7 7
Ivan Capelli 11 Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret 12 Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret
Source: [5]

* All four points for 1989 were scored with the 881

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References

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  4. 1989 French Grand Prix @ StatsF1
  5. Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. pp. 93 and 169. ISBN   0851127029.