Caterham CT05

The Caterham CT05 is a Formula One racing car designed by Mark Smith, Lewis Butler and Hari Roberts for Caterham F1 to compete in the 2014 Formula One season.[6] It was driven by series debutant Marcus Ericsson and Kamui Kobayashi, who replaced the team's 2013 drivers Giedo van der Garde and Charles Pic.[3] Three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner André Lotterer also competed for the team, replacing Kobayashi for the Belgian Grand Prix.[4] Ericsson terminated his contract with the team prior to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and was replaced by Will Stevens.[5]

Caterham CT05
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorCaterham
Designer(s)Mark Smith (Technical Director)
Lewis Butler (Chief Designer)
Hari Roberts (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorCaterham CT03
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Twin non-parallel wishbone, pullrod actuated
Suspension (rear)As front
EngineRenault Energy F1-2014[2] 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6, turbo with ERS, mid-mounted
Electric motor
TransmissionRed Bull Technology 8 speed gearbox semi-automatic
BatteryRenault lithium-ion batteries solution
Power600 hp (447 kW) + 160 hp (119 kW) with MGU-K
FuelTotal
LubricantsTotal Quartz 9000
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsCaterham F1 Team
Notable drivers9. Marcus Ericsson[3]
10. Kamui Kobayashi[3]
45. André Lotterer[4]
46. Will Stevens[5]
Debut2014 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF.Laps
170000

The CT05 was designed to use Renault's new 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine, the Energy F1-2014.[2][7] The car was unveiled on 28 January during the first winter test at Circuito de Jerez.[6] It was noted for its unique nose design, which was replaced with a slightly more traditional design at the Belgian Grand Prix.

The car did not compete in the United States and Brazilian Grands Prix due to a financial crisis at Caterham F1 and related companies going into administration. Caterham then started a crowdsourcing campaign to raise enough money to enter the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which proved successful as they were able to compete. This was also the last car made by Caterham, as the team folded before the start of 2015.

Complete Formula One results

(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 Caterham F1 Team Renault Energy F1-2014 P AUS MAL BHR CHN ESP MON CAN AUT GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN JPN RUS USA BRA ABU‡ 0 11th
Marcus Ericsson Ret 14 Ret 20 20 11 Ret 18 Ret 18 Ret 17 19 15 17 19
Kamui Kobayashi Ret 13 15 18 Ret 13 Ret 16 15 16 Ret 17 DNS 19 Ret Ret
André Lotterer Ret
Will Stevens 17

‡ — Teams and drivers scored double points at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

References
  1. "Caterham CT05 - F1technical.net".
  2. "Renault unveil 2014 turbo engine". Formula One World Championship Limited. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  3. Beer, Matt (21 January 2014). "Caterham signs Kobayashi, Ericsson for 2014 Formula 1 season". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 21 January 2014. Caterham has signed grand prix returnee Kamui Kobayashi and GP2 graduate Marcus Ericsson for the 2014 Formula 1 season
  4. "Belgian GP: Andre Lotterer in for Kamui Kobayashi at Caterham". BBC Sport. BBC. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  5. "Caterham sign Britain's Will Stevens for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix". BBC Sport. BBC. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  6. "So, CT05 (yes, it is CT05, not CT04) is up and running..." Caterham F1 Team. 28 January 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  7. "Caterham to retain Renault engines in 2014". GPUpdate. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
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