{"id":357948,"date":"2025-12-19T08:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T08:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/357948\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T08:54:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T08:54:29","slug":"exposing-the-details-of-saubers-last-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/357948\/","title":{"rendered":"Exposing the details of Sauber&#8217;s last car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2025 could be considered a transitional year for Sauber which will become a full works entity next season, as they become Audi and will design both their own chassis and power train.<\/p>\n<p>And, whilst you might have expected them to have focused most of their effort on the next campaign, they still exerted a significant amount of effort into improving the C45 throughout the course of the season\u2026<\/p>\n<p>One last go around<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907450\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-chassis-bulkhead1.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 chassis bulkhead\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> A look at the chassis bulkhead, steering assembly and brake master cylinder arrangement on the Sauber C45.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907451\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-diffuser.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 diffuser\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> An unusual view of the diffuser and underfloor transition on the Sauber C45, shows the various contours employed.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907452\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-edge-wing.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 edge wing\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> The upswept section at the front of the Sauber C45\u2019s edge wing is populated by three guide vanes, also note the perforated Gurney on the edge of the floor ahead.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907453\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-engine-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 engine cover\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> From the side we can see the teardrop-shaped profile employed on the Sauber C45\u2019s sidepod design, along with the chimney-style outlet on the side of the engine cover.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907454\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-flo-viz-on-floor-fence.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 flo-viz on floor fence\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> The Sauber C45 with red flo-viz paint applied to the outer floor fence, as the team assess whether the area is performing as anticipated.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907455\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-flo-viz-on-sidepod.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 flo-viz on sidepod\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> Similarly we can see the flo-viz paint applied to the floor and sidepod, as the team look for visual confirmation of their aerodynamic performance.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907457\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-front-brake-duct.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 front brake duct\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> The internal fairings used to surround the brake caliper and disc at the front of the Sauber C45 and alter how temperature is exchanged between them and the wheel rim \/ tyre.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img aligncenter size-full wp-image-907456\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-front-brake-duct-internals1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907458\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-front-wing-top-down.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 front wing - top down\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> A top-down overview of the Sauber C45\u2019s front wing and nose assembly<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907459\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-internals.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 internals\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> The Ferrari power unit installed in the rear of the Sauber C45 prior to the rear crash structure, gearbox, and suspension being put in place.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907460\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-mirror.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 mirror\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> The extra winglet mounted on the outer corner of the wing mirror of the Sauber C45.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907461\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-plank.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 plank\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> A close up of the plank assembly from the underside of the Sauber C45<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img aligncenter size-full wp-image-907463\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-rear-brake-assembly.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907462\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-rear-brake-assembly-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 rear brake assembly\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> Inside the rear brake duct assembly on the Sauber C45, with the upright visible along with the brake disc and caliper fairing.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907464\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-rear-end1.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 rear end\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> Looking back down the Sauber C45 without the sidepod bodywork in place we can see the suspension fairings.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907465\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-rear-wing-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 rear wing\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> An overview of the Sauber C45\u2019s rear wing arrangement, one of the first teams to adopt the semi-detached tip section solution and teardrop-shaped flap pivots.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907466\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-rear-wing.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 rear wing\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> Sauber\u2019s more extreme, low downforce, saw the mainplane and top flap take up much less of the allowable box region, whilst the upper corner of the tip section was also trimmed across its corner.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907467\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-sidepod-and-engine-cover-detail.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 sidepod and engine cover detail\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> An overview of the Sauber C45\u2019s floor, sidepod and engine cover designs, with intriguing features, such as the dent in the upper surface of the sidepod, the notch and double winglet arrangement on the sidepod\u2019s shoulder and the louvre design on top of the sidepod and side of the engine cover.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907468\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-sidepod-inlet.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 sidepod inlet\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> A close up of the forward section of the Sauber C45\u2019s sidepod, with the unique notched shoulder design on full show. `<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907469\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-steering-wheel.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 steering wheel\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> The front of the steering wheel of the Sauber C45 features a number of rotaries, switches and buttons tasked with controlling the Ferrari power unit and chassis functions.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-lazy-img size-full wp-image-907470\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sauber-C45-underfloor.jpg\" alt=\"Sauber C45 underfloor\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> Peeking into the Sauber garage whilst the floor is off the car and lent up against the wall presents us with a view of the floor fence arrangement and the various shapes and contours employed.<\/p>\n<p>Want to be the first to know exclusive information from the F1 paddock? 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