Forti FG03

The Forti FG03 was the car with which the Forti team competed in part of the 1996 Formula One season. It was designed by Chris Radage and Riccardo de Marco. It was driven by Luca Badoer and Andrea Montermini, both of whom were in their first year with the team.

Forti FG03
Forti FG03 (Luca Badoer), Canadian Grand Prix, 1996
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorForti Corse
Designer(s)Riccardo de Marco
Chris Radage
George Ryton
PredecessorFG01B
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Unequal length wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)As front
Axle trackF: 1,680 mm (66 in)
R: 1,600 mm (63 in)
Wheelbase2,981 mm (117.4 in)
EngineFord Zetec-R ECA 90-degree V8 mid-mounted
TransmissionHewland 6-speed sequential semi-automatic
Weight595 kg (1,312 lb)
FuelElf
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsForti Grand Prix
Notable drivers22. Luca Badoer
23. Andrea Montermini
Debut1996 San Marino Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
6000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The car was designed as a replacement for the slow, cumbersome "B" version of the FG01 that the team had used to limited effect in 1995 and at the beginning of 1996. Introduced at Imola, it was a major step forward in terms of downforce and sensitivity; however, it only finished once, at its debut race, and both drivers failed to make the 107% time for the Spanish and British Grands Prix. Ultimately, the FG03 was too little, too late, and Forti folded at the German GP.

The team came last in the Constructors' Championship, with no points.

A FG03 is currently used for F1 experiences in Northamptonshire.[2]

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1996 Forti Ford Zetec R ECA V8 G AUS BRA ARG EUR SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR JPN 0 11th
Luca Badoer 10 Ret DNQ Ret Ret DNQ DNP
Andrea Montermini DNS DNQ Ret Ret DNQ DNP
gollark: Apparently failures follow a bathtub-curve-like thing.
gollark: Also, you could accidentally wipe it or something.
gollark: You SHOULD have backups, because there's a 2% or so probability (on average) that it might randomly implode. (per year)
gollark: Well, it *might* be, tiny sample size.
gollark: My server's old one has 9 or so.

References
  • Henry, Alan (ed) (1996). AUTOCOURSE 1996-97. Hazleton Publishing. p. 92. ISBN 1-874557-91-8.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  1. "Forti FG03-96". statsf1.com. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  2. "F1 RACING EXPERIENCE". firebox.com. Retrieved 25 February 2016.


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