Lola LC91

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Lola LC91
Category Formula One
Constructor Lola Cars
Designer(s) Eric Broadley
Predecessor Lola LC90
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbones, pushrod, twin spring / dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod, twin spring / dampers
Axle track Front: 1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Rear: 1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Engine Ford DFR, 90° V8, 3,493 cc (213.2 cu in), NA, Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission Lola 6-speed manual
Fuel BP
Lubricants BP
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Larrousse F1
Notable drivers29. Flag of France.svg Éric Bernard
29. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bertrand Gachot
30. Flag of Japan.svg Aguri Suzuki
Debut 1991 United States Grand Prix
RacesWins Poles F.Laps
16000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Lola LC91 was a Formula One car designed by Eric Broadley for use in the 1991 Formula One season by the Larrousse team. It was powered by the 3.5L Ford DFR V8. The car was driven by Japanese driver Aguri Suzuki and Frenchman Éric Bernard.

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Eric Harrison Broadley MBE was a British entrepreneur, engineer, and founder and chief designer of Lola Cars, the motor racing manufacturer and engineering company. He was arguably one of the most influential automobile designers of the post-war period, and over the years Lola had a hand in many high-profile projects in Formula One, IndyCar, and sports car racing. Broadley sold Lola to Martin Birrane in 1999.

Larrousse F1 team

Larrousse Formula One was a motorsports racing team founded in 1987 by Didier Calmels and former racer Gérard Larrousse, originally under the name Larrousse & Calmels. It was based in Antony, in the southern suburbs of Paris. It was renamed Larrousse after the departure of Calmels following his murder of his wife. The team competed in Formula One from 1987 to 1994 before succumbing to financial problems, scoring a best finish of third at the 1990 Japanese Grand Prix during this time.

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Race history

The LC91 made its debut at the 1991 United States Grand Prix driven by Éric Bernard and Aguri Suzuki. Bernard qualified 19th and Suzuki 21st. In the race, Bernard's engine blew and Suzuki finished 6th. At the Brazilian Grand Prix Bernard qualified 11th and Suzuki 17th, but the Japanese driver did not start the race due to fuel pump failure and the Frenchman retired with a broken radiator. The San Marino Grand Prix saw Bernard qualify 17th and Suzuki 20th. However, Suzuki spun off in the wet conditions and retired and the Frenchman retired when his engine blew. At Monaco Bernard qualified 21st and Suzuki 19th, but the Japanese driver's engine failed and the Frenchman finished ninth. The Canadian Grand Prix saw Bernard qualify 19th and Suzuki 22nd, but Suzuki retired when a fuel leak caused a fire and Bernard retired with a broken gearbox.

1991 United States Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1991

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Aguri Suzuki racecar driver

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The Mexican Grand Prix saw Bernard qualify 18th and Suzuki 19th, But the latter retired with a broken gearbox. The French Grand Prix saw Bernard qualify 22nd and Suzuki 23rd, transmission failure took them both out. The British Grand Prix saw Bernard qualify 22nd and Suzuki 23rd, but the Japanese driver retired after colliding With Jean Alesi's Ferrari and the Frenchman retired with transmission failure. The German Grand Prix saw Bernard qualify 25th and Suzuki 22nd, but the Japanese driver retired when his engine blew and the Frenchman retired with transmission failure. The Hungarian Grand Prix saw Bernard qualify 21st and Suzuki 22nd, but both retired with engine failure.

1991 Mexican Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1991

The 1991 Mexican Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, on 16 June 1991. It was the sixth race of the 1991 Formula One season. As of 2018 it is the most recent F1 race to feature a Porsche-powered vehicle.

1991 French Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1991

The 1991 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Magny-Cours on 7 July 1991. It was the seventh race of the 1991 Formula One World Championship, and the first French Grand Prix to be held at Magny-Cours. The 72-lap race was won by Nigel Mansell, driving a Williams-Renault, with local driver Alain Prost second in a Ferrari and Ayrton Senna third in a McLaren-Honda.

1991 British Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1991

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At the Belgian Grand Prix Suzuki failed to qualify; Bernard qualified 20th and retired with a broken gearbox. At Monza Suzuki again failed to qualify but Bernard started 24th and retired with engine failure. The Portuguese Grand Prix saw Bernard fail to qualify, partially due to a bereavement, Suzuki qualified 25th and retired with transmission failure. The Spanish Grand Prix saw Suzuki fail to qualify, Bernard qualified 23rd and retired when he collided with Thierry Boutsen's Ligier. The Japanese Grand Prix saw Bernard break his leg in the first practice session and thus not take any further part in the race. Suzuki qualified 25th and disappointed his home crowd when his engine blew. The Australian Grand Prix saw Bertrand Gachot replace Bernard, but he and Suzuki failed to qualify.

1991 Belgian Grand Prix Formula One race

The 1991 Belgian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Spa-Francorchamps on 25 August 1991. It was the eleventh round of the 1991 Formula One season and the debut race of the future world champion Michael Schumacher.

1991 Italian Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1991

The 1991 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Monza on 8 September 1991. It was the twelfth race of the 1991 FIA Formula One World Championship.

1991 Portuguese Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1991

The 1991 Portuguese Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Autódromo do Estoril on 22 September 1991. It was the thirteenth race of the 1991 FIA Formula One World Championship.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
1991 Larrousse F1 Ford DFR V8 G USA BRA SMR MON CAN MEX FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR ESP JPN AUS 211th
Éric Bernard RetRetRet9Ret6RetRetRetRetRetRetDNQRetDNQ
Bertrand Gachot DNQ
Aguri Suzuki 6DNSRetRetRetRetRetRetRetRetDNQDNQRetDNQRetDNQ
Source [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "STATS F1 • Lola 91". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  2. ↑ Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. pp. 60, 147 and 372. ISBN   0851127029.
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