Alfa Romeo C42
The Alfa Romeo C42 is a Formula One car designed and built by Alfa Romeo to compete in the 2022 Formula One World Championship. The C42 is built to the new generation of technical regulations, originally intended for introduction in 2021.
Valtteri Bottas driving an Alfa Romeo C42 during the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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Constructor | Alfa Romeo | ||||||||||
Predecessor | Alfa Romeo Racing C41 | ||||||||||
Successor | Alfa Romeo C43 | ||||||||||
Technical specifications | |||||||||||
Suspension (front) | Double wishbone push-rod | ||||||||||
Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone push-rod | ||||||||||
Engine | Ferrari 066/7 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 (90°) turbocharged, 15,000 RPM limited mid-mounted. | ||||||||||
Electric motor | Ferrari Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
Transmission | Ferrari 8-speed + 1 reverse sequential seamless semi-automatic paddle shift with epicyclic differential and multi-plate limited slip clutch | ||||||||||
Battery | Lithium-ion battery | ||||||||||
Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||||
Notable entrants | Alfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen | ||||||||||
Notable drivers |
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Debut | 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix | ||||||||||
Last event | 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The car was driven by former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and rookie Zhou Guanyu.
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