Key Features
- Authentic Sauber C20 wind tunnel model from the 2001 season
- Hand painted by Swiss artist Andreas Jordi
- Developed during 35 weeks of aerodynamic testing at RUAG Emmen
- Length: 2.25m Width: 0.9m Height: 0.5m
Location
Silverstone, United Kingdom
Story
Fans of Formula 1®’s most iconic drivers and engineering milestones now have the opportunity to own a remarkable piece of motorsport history. This authentic wind tunnel model represents the Sauber C20, the very car that marked Kimi Räikkönen’s Formula 1® debut during the 2001 season.
Used during the intensive aerodynamic development programme, this model embodies the innovation and forward thinking that defined Sauber’s breakthrough campaign. With its striking form and historical importance, it stands as a true collector’s piece from a pivotal moment in modern F1®.
The Story of Sauber in Formula 1®
Sauber entered Formula 1® in 1993 following a hugely successful period in sportscar racing, particularly within the legendary Group C era. Running Ilmor Mercedes engines, the Swiss team quickly built a reputation for producing some of the most elegant and efficient cars on the grid, achieving multiple top five finishes in their debut season.
For 2001, Sauber introduced the all new C20. The philosophy behind the car was clear. Leaner, lighter and more efficient. By reducing complexity and component count, the team focused on maximising aerodynamic performance and overall balance. Development was extensive, with Sauber spending 35 weeks refining the car in the RUAG wind tunnel in Emmen, making this the final Sauber project completed at that facility before the team opened its own wind tunnel in Hinwil.
The C20 quickly proved its credentials on track. At just the third race of the season in Brazil, Nick Heidfeld delivered an outstanding third place finish, underlining the strength of the design and cementing the car’s place in Sauber history.
A Landmark Formula 1® Car
The Sauber C20 is remembered for several important milestones. Most notably, it provided the first Formula 1® drive for future World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, launching one of the sport’s most celebrated careers.
Technically, the car also broke new ground as the first Formula 1® machine to feature the innovative twin keel front suspension layout. By mounting the lower wishbones on extensions beneath the monocoque, Sauber’s engineers were able to clean up the airflow around the front of the car and reduce drag, a concept that would influence future aerodynamic thinking across the grid.
This particular wind tunnel model carries its own unique provenance, having been presented by the Sauber team to RUAG management following the completion of the C20’s aerodynamic testing programme.
Striking Artistic Finish
Adding another layer of individuality, the model’s prototype bodywork has been hand finished by Swiss artist Andreas Jordi. Using bold acrylic brushwork, Jordi transformed the aerodynamic form into a visually arresting display piece, blending technical precision with artistic expression.
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Features
- Authentic Sauber C20 wind tunnel model from the 2001 season
- Hand painted by Swiss artist Andreas Jordi
- Developed during 35 weeks of aerodynamic testing at RUAG Emmen
- Length: 2.25m Width: 0.9m Height: 0.5m
Measurements
| Length | 2450 mm | 96.46 in |
| Width | 1050 mm | 41.34 in |
| Height | 620 mm | 24.41 in |
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Season Launch LOT 008 – Sauber C20 F1 Team 2001 Wind Tunnel Model - 50% Scale
