Alfa Romeo C43

Alfa Romeo C43
Zhou Guanyu driving a C43 during the Austrian Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorAlfa Romeo
Designer(s)Jan Monchaux (Technical Director)
Eric Gandelin (Chief Designer)
Lucia Conconi (Head of Vehicle Performance)
Alessandro Cinelli (Head of Aerodynamics)
Franck Sanchez (Chief Aerodynamicist)
PredecessorAlfa Romeo C42
SuccessorKick Sauber C44
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre double wishbone, pushrod-activated inboard torsion springs, rockers and Öhlins damper units [1]
Suspension (rear)Carbon fibre double wishbone, pushrod-activated inboard torsion springs, rockers and Öhlins damper units [1]
Length>5,500 mm (217 in) [1]
Width2,000 mm (79 in) [1]
Height970 mm (38 in) [1]
Wheelbase≤3,600 mm (142 in) [1]
EngineFerrari
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 (90°) turbocharged, 15,000 RPM limited mid-mounted.
Electric motorFerrari
Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionAlfa Romeo F1 Team Stake carbon fibre maincase with Ferrari cassette containing eight forward speeds and one reverse [1] 8-speed + 1 reverse sequential seamless semi-automatic paddle shift with epicyclic differential and multi-plate limited slip clutch
BatteryLithium-ion battery
Weight798 kg (1,759 lb) [1]
BrakesBrembo brake calipers, carbon discs and pads, rear brake by wire control[1]
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
ClutchCarbon Composite [1]
Competition history
Notable entrantsAlfa Romeo F1 Team Stake
Notable drivers
Debut2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Alfa Romeo C43 is a Formula One car designed and built by Alfa Romeo that competed in the 2023 Formula One World Championship.

The car was driven by Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, both in their second year at the team.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake C43". Sauber Group. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023.

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