Jaguar R3

Jaguar R3
Jaguar R3B
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorJaguar
Designer(s)Steve Nichols (Technical Director)
John Russell (Chief Designer)
Mark Handford (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorR2
SuccessorR4
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque
EngineCosworth CR-3 / CR-4 3.0-litre V10 (72°) naturally aspirated mid-engine
TransmissionJaguar 7-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
Power805 hp @ 17,500 rpm[1]
FuelBP
LubricantsCastrol
TyresMichelin
Competition history
Notable entrantsJaguar Racing
Notable drivers16. United Kingdom Eddie Irvine
17. Spain Pedro de la Rosa
Debut2002 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2002 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
170100
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Jaguar R3 is a Formula One racing car with which Jaguar Racing competed in the 2002 Formula One season. The car was launched on 4 January 2002. It was driven by Eddie Irvine and Pedro de la Rosa, both retained from 2001. A "B Specification" car named the Jaguar R3B made its debut at the 2002 British Grand Prix and used for the remainder of the 2002 season.

After the disappointing past two seasons, 2002 was even worse for Jaguar. The team admitted to making a lot of mistakes especially in the wind tunnel, as its calculations were wrong. After a fortuitous fourth place at the attritional Australian GP, the car's poor reliability and lack of horsepower began to show and the team slipped down the rankings; however, towards the end of the season updates were brought in and the car began to improve, culminating in Irvine scoring the team's final podium finish at Monza.

The team finished 7th in the Constructors' Championship, with eight points, all scored by Irvine.

This was also the first Jaguar Formula One car to utilize BP fuels and Castrol lubricants following Chevron Corporation's decision to pull out of Formula One involvement.

  1. ^ "Engine Ford Cosworth". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.