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Kick Sauber C44

Kick Sauber C44
Zhou Guanyu driving a C44 during the Dutch Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorKick Sauber
Designer(s)James Key (Technical Director)[1]
Eric Gandelin (Chief Designer)
Lucia Conconi (Head of Vehicle Performance)
Alessandro Cinelli (Head of Aerodynamics)
Franck Sanchez (Chief Aerodynamicist)
PredecessorAlfa Romeo C43
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre double wishbone, pullrod-activated inboard torsion springs, rockers and Öhlins damper units
Suspension (rear)Carbon fibre double wishbone, pushrod-activated inboard torsion springs, rockers and Öhlins damper units
EngineFerrari 066/12
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
Electric motorFerrari Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionSauber carbon fibre maincase with Ferrari cassette containing eight forward speeds and one reverse 8-speed + 1 reverse sequential seamless semi-automatic paddle shift
BatteryLithium-ion battery
Weight798 kg (1,759 lb)
FuelZero Petroleum
LubricantsSunoco
BrakesVentilated carbon Brembo brake discs and pads with an electronically controlled hydraulic system for the rear brakes (Brake by Wire). Brembo monobloc calipers in nickel-plated aluminium alloy. Brembo tandem brake master cylinder
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
ClutchCarbon Composite
Competition history
Notable entrantsStake F1 Team Kick Sauber
Notable drivers
Debut2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Kick Sauber C44 is a Formula One car designed and constructed by Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber to compete in the 2024 Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, both in their third and final year with the team. It was the first Sauber-badged Formula One car since the Sauber C37 in 2018. Although featuring significant design differences to its predecessor, the Alfa Romeo C43, and despite numerous upgrades being introduced throughout the season, the C44 exhibited consistently poor performance and reliability, and Kick Sauber finished last in the World Constructors' Championship standings. Having not scored points for a majority of the season, Zhou scored the team's maiden points at the Qatar Grand Prix, which ended up being the team's highest finishing position of the season.

  1. ^ "Key to lead Sauber into Audi era in technical director role". autosport.com. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.

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