SAUBER C29

🏎️ Sauber C29 — 2009 Season

The Sauber C29 marked the Swiss team’s entry into the 2009 Formula 1 season, following a solid performance with the C28. Designed for reliability and competitiveness, it incorporated aerodynamic and mechanical innovations to comply with the FIA’s strict technical regulations.
The car was driven by Pedro de La Rosa, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nick Heidfeld, providing the team with a mix of experience and young talent.

⚙️ Chassis and Dimensions

• Construction: Carbon-fibre monocoque, FIA-compliant.

• Chassis: Sauber C29, chassis no. 3.

• Weight: 640 kg (including driver and all fluids).

• Suspensions: Front and rear double wishbones with pushrod-activated dampers and anti-roll bars.

• Brakes: Carbon discs, six-piston calipers.

• Cockpit:

  • Removable carbon-fibre seat, six-point harness, HANS device.

  • Multifunction carbon steering wheel with digital display.

• Overall width: 1,800 mm.

🔧 Transmission

• Gearbox: Marussia 7-speed sequential + reverse.

• Shift System: Electro-hydraulic paddle shifts.

• Clutch: Carbon multi-plate.

🏁 Engine

• Designation: Cosworth / Ex-Ferrari V8

• Configuration: 2.4-litre V8, 90°

• Power: 800 hp at 18,000 rpm

• Valve Train: Pneumatic

• Materials: Aluminium block and pistons, steel crankshaft, titanium connecting rods

⚡ Drivers 2009

• Pedro de La Rosa

• Kamui Kobayashi

• Nick Heidfeld

⚡ Highlights

• The C29 combined a powerful Cosworth / ex-Ferrari V8 engine with a rigid carbon-fibre chassis.

• Weighing 640 kg, it strictly met the 2009 season minimum weight regulations.

• The team relied on a mix of experienced and young drivers to develop and evolve the car throughout the season.