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Forti FG03

Luca Badoer driving the Forti FG03 at the 1996 Canadian Grand Prix.
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Forti Corse
Designer(s)	George Ryton (Technical Director) Chris Radage (Chief Designer) Riccardo de Marco (Head of Design)
Predecessor	FG01B
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)	Unequal length wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)	As front
Axle track	F: 1,680 mm (66 in) R: 1,600 mm (63 in)
Wheelbase	2,981 mm (117.4 in)
Engine	Ford Zetec-R ECA 90-degree V8 mid-mounted
Transmission	Hewland 6-speed sequential semi-automatic
Weight	595 kg (1,312 lb)
Fuel	Elf
Tyres	Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants	Forti Grand Prix
Notable drivers	22. Luca Badoer 23. Andrea Montermini
Debut	1996 San Marino Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles F/Laps 6 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The Forti FG03 was the car with which the Forti team competed in part of the 1996 Formula One season. It was designed by Chris Radage and Riccardo de Marco. It was driven by Luca Badoer and Andrea Montermini, both of whom were in their first year with the team.

Overview

The car was designed as a replacement for the slow, cumbersome "B" version of the FG01 that the team had used to limited effect in 1995 and at the beginning of 1996. Introduced at Imola, it was a major step forward in terms of downforce and sensitivity; however, it only finished once, at its debut race, and both drivers failed to make the 107% time for the Spanish and British Grands Prix. Ultimately, the FG03 was too little, too late, and Forti folded at the German GP.

The team came last in the Constructors' Championship, with no points.

Livery

The FG03 was originally ran with a yellow paint livery. Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Shannon Racing took over the team with a new green and white livery.

Later uses

A FG03 is currently used for F1 experiences in Northamptonshire.

The car was competed in the BOSS GP Series in 2016, 2018 and 2019.

Complete Formula One results

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References

• Henry, Alan, ed. (1996). AUTOCOURSE 1996-97. Hazleton Publishing. p. 92. ISBN 1-874557-91-8.

1. "Forti FG03-96". statsf1.com. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
2. "F1 RACING EXPERIENCE". firebox.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2016.

v t e Forti Corse
Founders Guido Forti Paolo Guerci Notable personnel Giacomo Caliri Daniele Coronna Riccardo de Marco Cesare Fiorio Hans Fouche Carlo Gancia Chris Radage Sergio Rinland George Ryton Giorgio Stirano Notable drivers  Luca Badoer  Pedro Diniz  Andrea Montermini  Roberto Moreno Formula One cars FG01 FG01B FG03

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