Sauber C14

Sauber C14

Jean-Christophe Boullion driving the C14 at the 1995 British Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Sauber
Designer(s)	André de Cortanze (Technical Director) Leo Ress (Chief Designer) Heinz Zoellner (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	Sauber C13
Successor	Sauber C15
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis	Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)	As front
Axle track	Front: 1,680 mm (66.1 in) Rear: 1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Wheelbase	2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Engine	Ford ECA Zetec-R, 2,999 cc (183.0 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Sauber / XTrac transverse 6-speed semi-automatic
Power	600–630 hp (447.4–469.8 kW) @ 14,000 rpm
Weight	595 kg (1,311.8 lb) (including driver)
Fuel	Castrol [note 1]
Tyres	Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants	Red Bull Sauber Ford
Notable drivers	29. Karl Wendlinger 29. Jean-Christophe Boullion 30. Heinz-Harald Frentzen
Debut	1995 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last event	1995 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 17 0 1 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The Sauber C14 was the Formula One car with which the Sauber team competed in the 1995 Formula One World Championship. The number 29 seat was initially taken by Austrian driver Karl Wendlinger, while the number 30 seat was taken by Germany's Heinz-Harald Frentzen. However, Wendlinger underperformed and was replaced by Frenchman Jean-Christophe Boullion for most of the remainder of the year. The team's test driver was Argentine Norberto Fontana.

This was the only V8 powered Sauber F1 car until the BMW Sauber F1.06 in 2006.

Overview

The car was launched and raced in the season's early races with a distinctive narrow and drooping nose. At the San Marino GP, this was replaced by a more conventional raised nose carrying the front wing underneath on twin supports. Thus the car became a largely unremarkable mid-1990s F1 midfielder, although it was notable for being the only 1995 F1 car to feature the raised cockpit sides which would be mandated from 1996, and for achieving Sauber's first F1 podium finish with Frentzen 3rd in Italy.

Livery

The C14 featured a dark navy blue livery with a main sponsorship from the Austrian energy drink brand Red Bull. Despite running on Castrol fuels and lubricants, Petronas was only the team sponsorship and would utilize fuels and lubricants from the 1996 season onwards. It was added on the rear wing from the Monaco Grand Prix.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Pts.	WCC
1995	Red Bull Sauber Ford	Ford ECA Zetec-R V8	G		BRA	ARG	SMR	ESP	MON	CAN	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	POR	EUR	PAC	JPN	AUS	18	7th
				Karl Wendlinger	Ret	Ret	Ret	13												10	Ret
				Jean-Christophe Boullion					8	Ret	Ret	9	5	10	11	6	12	Ret	Ret
				Heinz-Harald Frentzen	Ret	5	6	8	6	Ret	10	6	Ret	5	4	3	6	Ret	7	8	Ret

References

1. Constanduros, Bob (1995). "Formula 1 Review: Sauber". Autocourse 1995-96. Hazleton Publishing. pp. 80–81. ISBN   1-874557-36-5.

Notes

1. Petronas branding appeared on C14, but the car used Castrol fuels and lubricants. However, Petronas would supply fuels and lubricants for Sauber from 1996 season onwards