Sauber C35

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Sauber C35
Marcus Ericsson 2016 Malaysia FP2 1.jpg
The Sauber C35, driven by Marcus Ericsson, during the Malaysian Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Sauber
Designers Mark Smith (Technical Director)
Eric Gandelin (Chief Designer)
Elliot Dason-Barber (Head of Vehicle Engineering)
Seamus Mullarkey (Head of Aerodynamic Research)
Mariano Alperin  [ ja ] (Head of Aerodynamic Development)
Predecessor Sauber C34
Successor Sauber C36
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon-fibre composite survival cell
Engine Ferrari 061 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine, limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission Sequential shift gearbox with eight forward and one reverse gears
BatteryLithium-ion batteries
Brakes Carbon discs with steel calipers
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (dry) tyres
Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres
Competition history
Notable entrants Sauber F1 Team
Notable drivers9. Flag of Sweden.svg Marcus Ericsson
12. Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Nasr
Debut 2016 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
210000

The Sauber C35 is a Formula One racing car designed by Sauber to compete in the 2016 Formula One season. The car was driven by Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr, [1] and used the Ferrari 061 power unit.

Contents

The chassis was designed by Mark Smith, Eric Gandelin, Elliot Dason-Barber and Seamus Mullarkey with the car being powered with a customer Ferrari powertrain.

Competitiveness

Felipe Nasr driving the C35 at the Austrian Grand Prix Formula One 2016 Austrian GP (19) (27497823834).jpg
Felipe Nasr driving the C35 at the Austrian Grand Prix

During the first half of the season, the car proved to be less competitive compared to its predecessor due to less development over winter, caused by financial problems of the team.

The team scored its only points of the season during the dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix in very wet conditions. The team also overtook their nearest rivals, Manor, in the constructors' championship when Felipe Nasr crossed the line in 9th, which was enough to give them 10th place in the constructors' championship.

Livery

The livery remained unchanged with a few additional sponsors including CNBC. This was the second and final year for Banco do Brasil sponsorship, prior to Nasr leaving the team.

Complete Formula One results

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

YearEntrantEngineTyresDriversGrands PrixPointsWCC
AUS BHR CHN RUS ESP MON CAN EUR AUT GBR HUN GER BEL ITA SIN MAL JPN USA MEX BRA ABU
2016 Sauber F1 Team Ferrari 061 P
Flag of Sweden.svg Marcus Ericsson Ret12161412Ret151715Ret2018Ret161712151411Ret15210th
Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Nasr 1514201614Ret1812131517Ret17Ret13Ret191515916

References

  1. "2016 Final F1 Entry List". fia.com. FIA. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.