Forti FG03

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Forti FG03
Image:Forti logo.gif
Category Formula One
Constructor Forti Corse
Designer(s) George Ryton
Technical Specifications
Chassis Carbon fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front) Unequal length wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear) As front.
Engine Ford Zetec-R 90-degree V8, mid-mounted
Transmission Hewland 6-speed sequential
Fuel Elf
Tyres Goodyear
Competition History
Notable entrants Forti Grand Prix
Notable drivers 22. Luca Badoer
23. Andrea Montermini
Debut 1996 San Marino Grand Prix
 Races   Wins    Poles     FLs   
6 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0

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

Luca Badoer driving the Forti FG03 at the 1996 Canadian Grand Prix.
Luca Badoer driving the Forti FG03 at the 1996 Canadian Grand Prix.

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. It was a major step forward in terms of downforce and sensitivity, but it came too late to save the team from financial collapse by the German GP.

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

[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
1996 Forti Ford 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

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