Sauber C18


The Sauber C18 was the car with which the Sauber Formula One team competed in the 1999 Formula One season. It was driven by Jean Alesi, in his second year with the team, and Pedro Diniz, who replaced Stewart-bound Johnny Herbert. The Sauber C18 was also the first Sauber-built car to feature a seven-speed gearbox.
The car proved promising, with a strong race pace throughout the season. However, the year was compromised through poor gearbox reliability and not enough speed in qualifying trim.
In the end, the team finished a disappointing eighth in the Constructors' Championship, with a meagre five points - the lowest total since its entry into F1 in.

Complete Formula One results

YearTeamEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
1999Red Bull Sauber PetronasPetronas V10AUSBRASMRMONESPCANFRAGBRAUTGERHUNBELITAEURMALJPN58th
1999Red Bull Sauber PetronasPetronas V10Jean AlesiRetRet6RetRetRetRet14Ret81699Ret7658th
1999Red Bull Sauber PetronasPetronas V10Pedro DinizRetRetRetRetRet6Ret66RetRetRetRetRetRet1158th