Sauber C18

The Sauber C18 was the car with which the Sauber Formula One team competed in the 1999 Formula One season. It was driven by Jean Alesi, in his second year with the team, and Pedro Diniz, who replaced Stewart-bound Johnny Herbert. The Sauber C18 was also the first Sauber-built car to feature a seven-speed gearbox.

Sauber C18
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorSauber
Designer(s)Leo Ress (Technical Director)
Seamus Mullarkey (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorSauber C17
SuccessorSauber C19
Technical specifications
ChassisMoulded carbon fibre composite structure
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod
EnginePetronas (Ferrari), 80-degree V10
TransmissionSauber seven-speed longitudinal sequential semi-automatic
FuelPetronas
TyresBridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsRed Bull Sauber Petronas
Notable drivers11. Jean Alesi
12. Pedro Diniz
Debut1999 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
16000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The car proved promising, with a strong race pace throughout the season. However, the year was compromised through poor gearbox reliability and not enough speed in qualifying trim.

In the end, the team finished a disappointing eighth in the Constructors' Championship, with a meagre five points - the lowest total since its entry into F1 in 1993.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1999 Red Bull Sauber Petronas Petronas V10 B AUS BRA SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR AUT GER HUN BEL ITA EUR MAL JPN 5 8th
Jean Alesi Ret Ret 6 Ret Ret Ret Ret 14 Ret 8 16 9 9 Ret 7 6
Pedro Diniz Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret 6 Ret 6 6 Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret 11

References
  • AUTOCOURSE 1999-2000, Henry, Alan (ed.), Hazleton Publishing Ltd. (1999) ISBN 1-874557-34-9


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