Sauber C31
The Sauber C31 at the test in Jerez
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The Sauber C31 is the 20th Formula 1 racing car Sauber. It is used in the 2012 Formula 1 season, motor supplier is Ferrari. On February 6, 2012, he was presented at the Circuito de Jerez public.
Technology and Development
The Sauber C31 is the successor to the Sauber C30. A striking feature of the vehicle is the step-like nose, which are due to changes in the regulations for the Formula 1 2012 season. The Sauber C31 was developed under the guidance of technical director James Key. However, Key left the team shortly before the presentation. Chief Designer Matt Morris explained the objective in the design of the vehicle was to the weaknesses of its predecessor "eliminated while maintaining its strengths." In particular, the performance of the car in qualifying should be improved, while the race performance should be consistent. As the revolutionary rear area was described. While used in the front suspension struts, the rear suspension consists of diagonal ties.
The gear, the engine, a 2.4 liter V8 engine and the KERS come from Ferrari. The tires are provided as with all other teams by Pirelli.
Paint and sponsorship
The Sauber C31 is white - painted black. The front and rear are black and the white center of the vehicle. Larger areas of the vehicle are without sponsors stickers. For red accents, the sponsors Claro and œrlikon worry for blue NEC and Telmex.
From the Grand Prix of Spain, the English football club Chelsea FC will advertise his club logo on the engine cover. In the previous race, the statements Out of the Blue and True Blue proclaimed in this partnership.
Driver
The team held the driver duo Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Pérez.