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Sauber C33

Sauber C33
Adrian Sutil driving the C33 at the 2014 Singapore Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorSauber
Designer(s)Eric Gandelin (Chief Designer)
Ben Waterhouse (Head of Vehicle Performance)
Willem Toet (Head of Aerodynamics)
Seamus Mullarkey (Head of Aerodynamic Research)
Mariano Alperin [ja] (Head of Aerodynamic Development)
PredecessorSauber C32
SuccessorSauber C34
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon-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
EngineFerrari 059/3[2] 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6, turbo
TransmissionFerrari 8-speed gearbox quick-shift carbon gearbox, longitudinally mounted, carbon-fibre clutch
Weight691 kg (1,523.4 lb)
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsSauber F1 Team
Notable drivers21. Mexico Esteban Gutiérrez[3]
99. Germany Adrian Sutil[4]
Debut2014 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Sauber C33 is a Formula One racing car designed by Sauber to compete in the 2014 Formula One season.[5] It was driven by Esteban Gutiérrez and Adrian Sutil, who joined the team after Nico Hülkenberg returned to Force India.[3][4] The C33 was designed to use Ferrari's new 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine,[6] the 059/3.[2]

The chassis was designed by Eric Gandelin, Ben Waterhouse and Willem Toet with the car being powered with a customer Ferrari powertrain.

Season summary

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Main article: 2014 Formula One World Championship
Esteban Gutiérrez driving the C33 during the Japanese Grand Prix

The car was plagued by weight issues early in the season, to the point that, to compensate for this, a tall Sutil (who, relatively speaking, was one of the heaviest drivers in the field) did not eat for two days in a desperate attempt to remain competitive.[7]

Ultimately, the C33 had the unfortunate distinction of being the least competitive Sauber ever built, as Sauber failed to score points for the first time in their history in 2014. In addition, due to the financial status of the team, both drivers were dropped at the end of the season to make way for a new line up of Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr.

Complete Formula One results

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(key)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Pts WCC
2014 Sauber F1 Team Ferrari 059/3 P AUS MAL BHR CHN ESP MON CAN AUT GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN JPN RUS USA BRA ABU‡ 0 10th
Mexico Esteban Gutiérrez 12 Ret Ret 16 16 Ret 14† 19 Ret 14 Ret 15 20 Ret 13 15 14 14 15
Germany Adrian Sutil 11 Ret Ret Ret 17 Ret 13 13 13 Ret 11 14 15 Ret 21† 16 Ret 16 16

† — Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.
‡ — Teams and drivers scored double points at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

References

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  1. ^ "Sauber C33 - F1technical.net".
  2. ^ a b "Presentation of the new Ferrari power unit". ferrari.com. Scuderia Ferrari. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  3. ^ a b Straw, Edd (21 December 2013). "Sauber confirms Esteban Gutierrez will race for the team in 2014". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 21 December 2013. Esteban Gutierrez will remain with Sauber for a second season in 2014, the team has announced.
  4. ^ a b "Adrian Sutil moves to Sauber for 2014 Formula 1 season". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Sauber C33 passes crash tests". ESPN F1. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  6. ^ Galloway, James (4 October 2013). "Sauber extend long-standing Ferrari engine partnership into 2014 and beyond". Sky Sports F1. British Sky Broadcasting Group plc. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  7. ^ Wise, Mike (9 May 2014). "Adrian Sutil went without food for two days to try and lose weight for new season". Sky Sports. BSkyB. Retrieved 12 November 2014.