Forti FG03

Forti FG03

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Forti Corse
Designer(s)	Riccardo de Marco Chris Radage George Ryton
Predecessor	FG01B
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)	Unequal length wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)	As front.
Engine	Ford Zetec-R ECA 90-degree V8, mid-mounted
Transmission	Hewland 6-speed sequential
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.

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.

A FG03 is currently used for F1 experiences in Northamptonshire.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	Points	WCC
1996	Forti	Ford Zetec R ECA V8	G		AUS	BRA	ARG	EUR	SMR	MON	ESP	CAN	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	POR	JPN	0	11th
				Luca Badoer					10	Ret	DNQ	Ret	Ret	DNQ	DNP
				Andrea Montermini						DNS	DNQ	Ret	Ret	DNQ	DNP