Sauber C37

The Sauber C37 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Sauber to compete during the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship.^[3] The car was driven by Marcus Ericsson and reigning Formula 2 champion Charles Leclerc, who replaced Pascal Wehrlein.^[3] The C37 made its competitive début at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix and uses a 2018-specification Ferrari engine.^[3][4] This was the last car to be raced under the Sauber name as they were renamed as Alfa Romeo for the 2019 season, although the team's structure has remained unchanged.

Sauber C37

Marcus Ericsson driving a C37 at the Austrian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Sauber
Designer(s)	Jörg Zander (Technical Director) Luca Furbatto (Chief Designer) Ian Wright (Head of Vehicle Performance) Nicolas Hennel (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	Sauber C36
Successor	Alfa Romeo Racing C38
Technical specifications[1][2]
Engine	Ferrari 062 EVO 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor	Ferrari kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission	Eight forward and one reverse gears
Weight	733 kg (1,616.0 lb)
Fuel	Shell V-Power
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants	Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team
Notable drivers	9. Marcus Ericsson 16. Charles Leclerc
Debut	2018 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 21 0 0 0 0

The chassis was designed by Jörg Zander, Luca Furbatto, Ian Wright and Nicolas Hennel with the car being powered with a customer Ferrari powertrain.

Design and development

Engine supply

The car was originally intended to use an engine supplied by Honda until the team underwent a reorganisation of its management structure and the agreement was abandoned.^[5] After using year-old Ferrari engines in 2017,^[6][7] Sauber renegotiated with Ferrari and secured current-specification engines as part of an agreement with sister marque Alfa Romeo.^[8]

Season summary

Leclerc during the Spanish Grand Prix where he finished tenth

Sauber finished the season in eighth in the Constructors' Championship with 48 points. Their best finish in 2018 was sixth place courtesy of Leclerc at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.^[9]

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																					Points	WCC
					AUS	BHR	CHN	AZE	ESP	MON	CAN	FRA	AUT	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	RUS	JPN	USA	MEX	BRA	ABU
2018	Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team	Ferrari 062 EVO	P	Marcus Ericsson	Ret	9	16	11	13	11	15	13	10	Ret	9	15	10	15	11	13	12	10	9	Ret	Ret	48	8th
				Charles Leclerc	13	12	19	6	10	18†	10	10	9	Ret	15	Ret	Ret	11	9	7	Ret	Ret	7	7	7

^† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed over 90% of the winner's race distance.

References

1. "Ferrari F1 2018, ecco la SF71H, Arrivabene: «Un pezzo d'eccellenza del made in Italy»" (in Italian). Corriere della Sera. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
2. Mitchell, Scott (12 November 2017). "Pirelli to introduce new softest-compound pink-walled F1 tyre in '18". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017.
3. "Sauber C37 • STATS F1". statsf1.com. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
4. "Engine Ferrari • STATS F1". statsf1.com. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
5. "Dumping Honda important for new Sauber boss". Speedcafe. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
6. Barretto, Lawrence (8 October 2016). "Sauber will use year-old Ferrari engines for 2017 F1 season". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Archived from the original on 8 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
7. "Renault, Sauber, confirm F1 launch dates". Speedcafe. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
8. "The Sauber F1 Team enters a multi-year partnership agreement with Alfa Romeo". Sauber F1 Team. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
9. "2018 Constructor Standings". Formula 1. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2024.