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Sauber C13

Andrea de Cesaris driving the Sauber C13 at Silverstone during the 1994 British Grand Prix.
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Sauber
Designer(s)	André de Cortanze (Technical Director) Leo Ress (Chief Designer) Heinz Zoellner (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	Sauber C12
Successor	Sauber C14
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre monocoque
Engine	Mercedes-Benz 2175B, 3,496 cc (213.3 cu in), 75° V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Sauber / XTrac T 6-speed semi-automatic
Power	720–755 hp (536.9–563.0 kW) @ 14,000 rpm
Fuel	Castrol
Tyres	Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants	Broker Sauber Mercedes (Rounds 1-6) Sauber Mercedes (Rounds 7-16)
Notable drivers	29. Karl Wendlinger 29. Andrea de Cesaris 29. JJ Lehto 30. Heinz-Harald Frentzen
Debut	1994 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last event	1994 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 16 0 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The Sauber C13 was a Formula One car designed by André de Cortanze and Leo Ress for use by the Sauber team in the 1994 Formula One World Championship.

Overview

Engine

The car was powered by an Ilmor 3.5L V10 engine badged as a Mercedes-Benz. The development of this car signalled Mercedes-Benz's return to Formula One, providing their first engine for an F1 car since 1955.

Drivers

Drivers for the team throughout the season were Karl Wendlinger, Andrea de Cesaris, JJ Lehto and Heinz-Harald Frentzen. Only Frentzen drove for the entire season.

Racing history

From the Spanish Grand Prix, the car ran with higher cockpit sides after Wendlinger suffered severe injuries in a side-on accident during qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix which left him in a coma. Higher cockpit sides were later made mandatory for all cars in the 1996 season, and were still in use up to 2017, when they were integrated with the "halo" system.

The C13 was replaced for the 1995 season by the Sauber C14.

Sponsorship and livery

Broker served as the team's main sponsor until the French Grand Prix, when Tissot replaced them on the car. By the German Grand Prix, the dots and an image of the wristwatch were added for remainder of the season.

At the Canadian Grand Prix, the sidepods of de Cesaris' car featured "Forza Andrea" ("Go Andrea"), "200 Gran Premi" ("200 Grands Prix") and "In bocca al lupo!" ("Good luck!"), marking his 200th race start.

Race results

(key)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	Points	WCC
1994	Broker Sauber Mercedes (Rounds 1-6) Sauber Mercedes (Rounds 7-16)	Mercedes-Benz 2175B 3.5 V10	G		BRA	PAC	SMR	MON	ESP	CAN	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	POR	EUR	JPN	AUS	12	8th
				Karl Wendlinger	6	Ret	4	DNS
				Andrea de Cesaris						Ret	6	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret
				JJ Lehto															Ret	10
				Heinz-Harald Frentzen	Ret	5	7	WD	Ret	Ret	4	7	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	6	6	7

References

1. "Sauber C13". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
2. "Since 1994: Mercedes-Benz in Formula 1". media.daimler.com. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
3. "Engine Mercedes". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.

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