The Forti FG03 was the car with which the Forti team competed in part of the 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 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 (key) Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC Forti Ford Zetec R ECA V8 AUS BRA ARG EUR SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR JPN011th Luca Badoer 10 Ret DNQ Ret Ret DNQ DNP Andrea Montermini DNS DNQ Ret Ret DNQ DNP
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