Sauber C34

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Sauber C34
Raffaele Marciello 2015 Malaysia FP1 1.jpg
Reserve driver Raffaele Marciello driving the C34 during free practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Sauber
Designer(s) Eric Gandelin (Chief Designer)
Elliot Dason-Barber (Head of Vehicle Performance)
Willem Toet (Head of Aerodynamics)
Seamus Mullarkey (Head of Aerodynamic Research)
Mariano Alperin  [ ja ](Head of Aerodynamic Development)
Predecessor Sauber C33
Successor Sauber C35
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Upper and lower wishbones, inboard springs and dampers activated by pushrods
Suspension (rear)Upper and lower wishbones, inboard springs and dampers activated by pullrods
Engine Ferrari 060 [2] 1.6 L (1,600 cc; 98 cu in) V6, turbocharged, 90°, 15,000 RPM limited
Transmission Ferrari Semi-automatic 8 Speed Forward with one reverse unit, longitudinally mounted, carbon-fibre clutch
Weight702 kg (1,548 lb)
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants Sauber F1 Team
Notable drivers9. Flag of Sweden.svg Marcus Ericsson
12. Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Nasr
Debut 2015 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Sauber C34 is a Formula One racing car which Sauber used to compete in the 2015 Formula One season. The C34 was driven by Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr.

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History

Marcus Ericsson during the Canadian Grand Prix Marcus Ericsson 070615.jpg
Marcus Ericsson during the Canadian Grand Prix

The car was launched online on 30 January 2015 on the team's website, [3] [4] and it proved to be a vast improvement over the C33. In the opening round of the season, in Australia, the Saubers qualified in eleventh and sixteenth places, with rookie Felipe Nasr ahead of his teammate Marcus Ericsson. They ended, respectively, in fifth and eighth positions. They would score again in the third round, in China, when Nasr finished in eighth place and Ericsson in tenth. Subsequently, the car's competitiveness seemed to decline, mostly due to the financial problems of the team. At the Singapore Grand Prix, Sauber introduced a new aerodynamic package.

Felipe Nasr driving the C34 in his home race during the Brazilian Grand Prix Nasr Brazil 2015.jpg
Felipe Nasr driving the C34 in his home race during the Brazilian Grand Prix

The most immediate difference can be found in the shorter nose, quite similar in the shape with the ones of the Williams cars, Red Bulls and McLarens. The car also showed new front and rear wings and a slimmer bodywork; thanks to these upgrades – and the high rate of retirements – Nasr was able to finish in tenth position. In the last six races, Sauber managed to collect 10 points from a sixth and a ninth place – both results achieved by Nasr – ending the season with a tally of 36 points and 8th place in the World Constructors' Championship.

Sponsorship and livey

The C34 featuring a new blue and white livery alongside with a new Banco do Brasil sponsorship, resulting to Nasr joining the team. Both Claro and Telcel were dropped following to Esteban Gutiérrez departed from the team. This was the final year for the team sponsored the Chelsea FC.

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 AUT GBR HUN BEL ITA SIN JPN RUS USA MEX BRA ABU
2015 Sauber F1 Team Ferrari P Flag of Sweden.svg Marcus Ericsson 8Ret10141413141311101091114RetRet121614368th
Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Nasr 5128121291611DNS1111131020†69Ret1315

† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

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References

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