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.

Alfa Romeo C42
Valtteri Bottas driving an Alfa Romeo C42 during the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorAlfa Romeo
PredecessorAlfa Romeo Racing C41
SuccessorAlfa Romeo C43
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)Double wishbone push-rod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone push-rod
EngineFerrari 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 motorFerrari
Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionFerrari 8-speed + 1 reverse sequential seamless semi-automatic paddle shift with epicyclic differential and multi-plate limited slip clutch
BatteryLithium-ion battery
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsAlfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen
Notable drivers
  • 24. Zhou Guanyu
  • 77. Valtteri Bottas
Debut2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The car was driven by former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and rookie Zhou Guanyu.

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