The Fondmetal GR01 was a Formula One car designed by Robin Herd, Tim Holloway and Tino Belli for the Fondmetal F1 SpA team. It was used in the first part of 1992 season.

Fondmetal GR01
CategoryFormula One
Interserie
ConstructorFondmetal
Designer(s)Robin Herd (Technical Director)
Tim Holloway (Chief Designer)
Tino Belli (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorFondmetal F1
SuccessorFondmetal GR02
Technical specifications
Chassiscarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)double wishbones, pushrods
Suspension (rear)as front
EngineHBA5 3,497 cc (213.4 cu in) V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Power660 hp @ 12,000 rpm[1]
FuelAgip
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsFondmetal F1 SpA
Notable drivers14. Switzerland Andrea Chiesa
15. Italy Gabriele Tarquini
Debut1992 South African Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
8000

The car was based on the Fomet F1 and was also equipped with a Ford engine, not the DFR fitted to the Fomet F1, but the HB, which had 100hp more power than the DFR. Fondmetal fielded two cars, for Andrea Chiesa and Gabriele Tarquini.

The GR01 recorded poor results; the model never saw the finish line.

One of GR01s was bought by Ranieri Randaccio, who redesigned the car, by enlarging the airbox and adding wheel covers over the wheels, for use in the Interserie. He raced this car from 1994 to 1997 and took second places at Most (1994, 1997) and Brands Hatch (1996).

Complete Formula One results

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(key) (results in bold indicate pole position, results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1992 Fondmetal F1 SpA Ford HB
V8
G RSA MEX BRA ESP SMR MON CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR JPN AUS 0 NC
Andrea Chiesa DNQ Ret DNQ Ret DNQ DNQ DNQ DNQ
Gabriele Tarquini Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret

References

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  1. ^ "Engine Ford Cosworth". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.