Sauber C18

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**Sauber C18**

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Sauber
Team	Red Bull Sauber Petronas
Designer	Leo Ress
Drivers	11. Jean Alesi 12. Pedro Diniz
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre composite structure
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbones, pushrod
Engine	Petronas (Ferrari), 80-degree V10
Gearbox	Sauber seven-speed longitudinal semi-automatic
Fuel	Petronas
Tyres	Bridgestone
Debut	1999 Australian Grand Prix
Races competed	16
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0
Race victories	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0

The Sauber C18 was the car with which the Sauber Formula One team used to compete 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 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 their entry into F1 in 1993.

[edit] 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	Sauber	Petronas V10	B		AUS	BRA	SMR	MON	ESP	CAN	FRA	GBR	AUT	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	EUR	MYS	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