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{{Short description|Formula One racing car}}
{{Racing car 
|Car_name         = Stewart SF3 
|Image            = [[File:Rubens Barrichello 1999 Canada.jpg|270px]]
|Caption=[[Rubens Barrichello]] driving the SF3 at the [[1999 Canadian Grand Prix]]
|Category         = [[Formula One]] 
|Constructor      = [[Stewart Grand Prix]] 
|Designer         = [[Gary Anderson (F1 designer)|Gary Anderson]] {{smaller|(Technical Director)}}<br /> Dave Amey {{smaller|(Chief Designer)}}<br />[[Eghbal Hamidy]] {{smaller|(Head of Aerodynamics)}}
|Predecessor      = [[Stewart SF02|SF02]] 
|Successor        = [[Jaguar R1]] 
|Team             = [[Stewart Grand Prix|Stewart]] [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] 
|Drivers          = 16. {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rubens Barrichello]]<br>17. {{flagicon|UK}} [[Johnny Herbert]]
|Chassis          = Moulded [[Carbon fiber reinforced plastic|carbon fibre]] [[monocoque]]. 
|Front suspension = [[Double wishbone suspension|Double wishbone]], with [[Push-rod suspension|pushrod]] activated, inboard spring/damper units.
|Rear suspension  = As front. 
|Wheelbase        = 
|Track            = 
|Engine name      = [[Cosworth CR|Ford Cosworth CR-1]]
|Capacity         = {{convert|2998|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}}
|Configuration    = 72° [[V10 engine|V10]].
|Turbo/NA         = [[Naturally aspirated engine|naturally-aspirated]],
|Engine position  = [[MR layout|mid-engined]]
|Power            = {{convert|790|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} @ 16,200 rpm<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/moteur-ford-cosworth.aspx|title = Engine Ford Cosworth • STATS F1}}</ref>
|Gearbox name     = Stewart
|Gears            = 6-speed
|Type             = [[Sequential manual transmission|sequential]] [[Semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic]]
|Differential     = Longitudinally mounted
|Weight           = 
|Fuel             = [[Texaco]]
|Tyres            = [[Bridgestone]] 
|Debut            = [[1999 Australian Grand Prix]]
|First_win        = [[1999 European Grand Prix]]
|Last_win         = 1999 European Grand Prix 
|Last_event       = [[1999 Japanese Grand Prix]]
|Races            = 16 
|Wins             = 1
|Cons_champ       = 0 {{small|(4th: {{F1|1999}})}}
|Drivers_champ    = 0
|Poles            = 1
|Fastest_laps     = 0
|Podiums          = 4
}}
The '''Stewart SF3''' was the car with which the [[Stewart Grand Prix]] team competed in the [[1999 Formula One World Championship]]. It was driven by Brazilian [[Rubens Barrichello]], in his third season with the team, and Briton [[Johnny Herbert]], who joined from [[Sauber]].

Stewart were purchased by the [[Ford Motor Company]] during the 1999 season, and would be renamed Jaguar Racing for the 2000 season onwards. The SF3 was the final Formula One car known as a Stewart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/1333.htm|title=Ford Announce the Purchase of Stewart Grand Prix|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/formula_1/618148.stm|title=Stewart quits on Jaguar's big day|publisher=BBC|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref>

==Design and development==
Testing for the SF3 began in 1998, which included tests at [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]] for [[Luciano Burti]] and [[Mario Haberfeld]] who drove for [[Paul Stewart (racing driver)|Paul Stewart]] in F3. Later in October 1998, [[Jos Verstappen]] also supported testing for the 1999 car.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1998/906.htm|title=News update on teams' testing|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date= 8 August 2022}}</ref> The SF3 was launched on January 7, at the Autosport International show in Birmingham's [[National Exhibition Centre|NEC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/1046.htm|title=Stewart launches the SF-3|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date= 8 August 2022}}</ref> For 1999, the Stewart SF3 would utilise the new [[Cosworth CR]]1 V10 engine, a notably small and technically advanced power unit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/ford-cosworth-v10-cr-1-fast-facts/1734792/|title=Ford Cosworth V10 CR-1 Fast Facts|publisher=Motorsport|access-date= 3 August 2022}}</ref> Early in the season, [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] announced it would be the exclusive engine provider to Stewart leaving [[Minardi]] without a deal for 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/1268.htm|title=Stewart Land Exclusive Engine Deal With Ford|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date= 3 August 2022}}</ref> Shortly after the launch of the new car, Stewart undertook an internal reshuffle of their backroom team. Paul Stewart became deputy chairman, with David Ring appointed Managing Director. Meanwhile, Gary Anderson joined as Technical Director and Darren Davis and Simon Smart joined from [[Jordan Grand Prix]] and [[American open-wheel car racing|CART]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grandprix.com/news/changes-at-stewart-grand-prix.html|title=Changes at Stewart Grand Prix|publisher=grandprix.com|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref> By the mid-season, Paul Stewart was appointed as COO and Ring left the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/1454.htm|title=Paul Stewart Appointed as Chief Operating Officer|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date= 3 August 2022}}</ref>

Ahead of the British Grand Prix, the team released a major development for the SF3. It included modifications to the undertray, sidepods, raised exhausts and further modifications to the new Cosworth engine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/1409.htm|title=New Sponsor for Stewart; SF3 Modified|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date= 3 August 2022}}</ref>

The 1999 livery was once again white, with a Tartan stripe running down each side of the cockpit. [[HSBC]] were the primary sponsor, with Ford heavily noted for their support on the engine cover.  As the season progressed, the team secured additional sponsors including William Grant & Sons and Global Beach, who supported the team launching their first website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/34377/1/stewarts-future-on-the-rocks|title=Stewart's Future 'on The Rocks'|date=18 August 1999 |publisher=crash.net|access-date= 8 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.verizon.com/about/news/stewart-grand-prix-drives-online-british-grand-prix|title=STEWART GRAND PRIX DRIVES ONLINE AT BRITISH GRAND PRIX|date=9 July 1999 |publisher=Verizon|access-date= 8 August 2022}}</ref>

==Racing performance==
The season did not start particularly well for the SF3. Whilst lining up for the grid in [[1999 Australian Grand Prix|Australia]], both Barrichello and Herbert suffered oil leaks that led to small fires in their respective cars. The start was aborted and Barrichello was able to drive the T-car, whilst Herbert did not start the Grand Prix. Barrichello did, however, manage to secure a fifth place finish and two points for the team, despite picking up a stop-go penalty for speeding in the pit lane during the race.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/1999-australian-grand-prix/|title=1999 Australian Grand Prix|publisher=Motorsport|access-date= 3 August 2022}}</ref> In [[1999 Brazilian Grand Prix|Brazil]], Barrichello managed to qualify third, and was running second behind [[Mika Hakkinen]] before his McLaren ran into issues. Barrichello briefly led his home Grand Prix, however would retire due to engine failure. Herbert would also retire from the race.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://maxf1.net/en/brazilian-gp-1999-barrichello-leads-his-home-race-but-hakkinen-wins-after-gearbox-scare/|title=1999 Brazilian GP – Barrichello leads, but Hakkinen wins after gearbox scare|date=11 April 2022 |publisher=maxf1.net|access-date= 3 August 2022}}</ref>

The SF3 scored its first podium finish in [[1999 San Marino Grand Prix|San Marino]], when Barrichello managed to finish third behind [[Michael Schumacher|Schumacher]] and Hakkinen. Herbert was running in fifth, but his engine failed with just three laps remaining ultimately being classified in tenth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlasf1.autosport.com/99/san/lupini.html|title=Grand Prix of San Marino Review|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date= 3 August 2022}}</ref> In [[1999 Monaco Grand Prix|Monaco]], further retirements came for Herbert who suffered suspension failure, and Barrichello who crashed at Swimming Pool whilst under pressure from [[Giancarlo Fisichella|Fisichella]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlasf1.autosport.com/99/mon/lupini.html|title=Grand Prix of Monaco Review|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date= 3 August 2022}}</ref> In [[1999 Spanish Grand Prix|Spain]], another series of bad luck hit the SF3 with Barrichello being disqualified due to a technical infinrgement with the undertray and skid tray, and Herbert once again retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/33940/1/barrichello-disqualified|title=Barrichello Disqualified|date=31 May 1999 |publisher=crash.net|access-date= 8 August 2022}}</ref> The British driver had not crossed the finish line in the Stewart for all five races started in 1999 at this point. In [[1999 Canadian Grand Prix|Canada]] it was Herbert's time for good fortune, and he managed to place the SF3 in fifth gaining two points whilst Barrichello retired. 
[[File:Johnny Herbert (31729263593).jpg|thumb|left|Johnny Herbert won the 1999 European Grand Prix driving the SF3]]
The [[1999 French Grand Prix|French Grand Prix]] was another high point for Barrichello. He qualified on pole, the second of his career, and managed to finish in third and score the fastest lap of the race.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/99/fra/lupini.html|title=Grand Prix of France Review|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date= 8 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.watch-enjoy-extended-highlights-from-the-exciting-rain-hit-1999-french-grand.5CZmFSKh2pVvhMOfzvlX4D.html|title=WATCH: Enjoy extended highlights from the exciting rain-hit 1999 French Grand Prix|publisher=F1|access-date= 8 August 2022}}</ref>

After another retirement, Herbert struggled for the next phase of Grand Prix, finishing four in a row, before double retirements. Whilst Barrichello managed to collect points at both the [[1999 Hungarian Grand Prix|Hungarian]] and [[1999 Italian Grand Prix|Italian Grand Prix]]. However, Herbert's day to shine with the SF3 was to come, at the [[1999 European Grand Prix|European Grand Prix]]. After qualifying fourteenth on the grid, Herbert managed to win the race and team mate Barrichello finished in third meaning Stewart's first - and only - race win and double podium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/f1s-great-drives-johnny-herbert-1999-european-grand-prix|title=F1's Great Drives: Johnny Herbert - 1999 European Grand Prix|date=20 June 2020 |publisher=Motorsport Magazine|access-date= 8 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.oral-history-the-inside-story-of-stewart-gps-fairytale-99-victory.2lCDkxrUBfEdyFprakzrJy.html|title=ORAL HISTORY: The inside story of Stewart GP's fairytale '99 European Grand Prix victory|publisher=F1|access-date= 8 August 2022}}</ref>

In [[1999 Malaysian Grand Prix|Malaysia]], Barrichello and Herbert would finish in fourth and fifth places, securing valuable points for the team. However, when the Ferrari's were disqualified for a technical infringement relating to the [[Ferrari F399|F399's]] bargeboards, the pair were promoted to second and third securing their fourth place in the Constructors' Championship. However, this was later overturned by the [[FIA]] and the Stewart's returned to their original placings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/formula_1/483198.stm |title=Ferrari wins F1 appeal |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=23 October 1999 |access-date=6 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030420060514/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/formula_1/483198.stm |archive-date=20 April 2003 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/oct/1724.htm|title=Stewart To Attend Hearing; Support the DQ|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/oct/1741.htm|title=Stewart-Ford Accept Decision|publisher=Atlasf1|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref>

Stewart's final Grand Prix would come at [[1999 Japanese Grand Prix|Japan]], where the team were also saying goodbye to Barrichello who was signing for [[Scuderia Ferrari]] after three seasons with the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/oct/1766.htm|title=Farewell to Barrichello, Farewell to the Stewart marque|publisher=Stewart Ford Press Release|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/34463/1/rubens-signs-ferrari-deal|title=Rubens Signs Ferrari Deal|date=4 September 1999 |publisher=crash.net|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref> [[Eddie Irvine]] was coming the other way to join Stewart ahead of their transfer to become [[Jaguar Racing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/irvine-to-drive-for-jaguar-racing-in-2000-5045052/5045052/|title=Irvine to drive for Jaguar Racing in 2000|publisher=Autosport|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref> In the final race, both cars finished in seventh and eighth places. The team were able to secure fourth in the Constructors' Championship with 36 points.

==Later uses==
In December 1999, Eddie Irvine would test the SF3 at Jerez before officially transferring to the team from January 2000. The car wore its sponsors, whilst Irvine wore blank overalls and a sponsor-less helmet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/event/jerez-december-testing-175415/505939/|title=Jerez December testing (1999)|publisher=Autosport|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/34913/1/jerez-test-day-two-14-december|title=Jerez Test - Day Two: 14 December|date=14 December 1999 |publisher=crash.net|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.unracedf1.com/overview-formula-one-testing-in-1999/|title=Overview Formula One Testing In 1999|date=4 January 2022 |publisher=unracedf1|access-date= 3 August 2022}}</ref>

In 2000, the car was fitted with [[Michelin]] tyres for their preparation in the 2001 season and was test driven by [[Tom Kristensen]].

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==Complete Formula One results==
([[:Template:F1 driver results legend 2|key]]) (results in '''bold''' indicate pole position) 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%"
! Year
! Team
! Engine
! Tyres
! Drivers
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! Points
! WCC
|- 
| rowspan="3"| [[1999 Formula One season|1999]]
| rowspan="3"| [[Stewart Grand Prix|HSBC Stewart Ford]]
| rowspan="3"| [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] [[V10 engine|V10]]
| rowspan="3"| {{Bridgestone}}
|
| [[1999 Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]
| [[1999 Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]
| [[1999 San Marino Grand Prix|SMR]]
| [[1999 Monaco Grand Prix|MON]]
| [[1999 Spanish Grand Prix|ESP]]
| [[1999 Canadian Grand Prix|CAN]]
| [[1999 French Grand Prix|FRA]]
| [[1999 British Grand Prix|GBR]]
| [[1999 Austrian Grand Prix|AUT]]
| [[1999 German Grand Prix|GER]]
| [[1999 Hungarian Grand Prix|HUN]]
| [[1999 Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]
| [[1999 Italian Grand Prix|ITA]]
| [[1999 European Grand Prix|EUR]]
| [[1999 Malaysian Grand Prix|MAL]]
| [[1999 Japanese Grand Prix|JPN]]
| rowspan="3"|'''36'''
| rowspan="3"|'''4th'''
|-
| [[Rubens Barrichello]]
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 5
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| 3
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 9
|style="background:#000000; color:white"| DSQ
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| '''3'''
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 8
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 5
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 10
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 4
|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| 3
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 5
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 8
|-
| [[Johnny Herbert]]
|style="background:#FFFFFF;"| DNS
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 10
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 5
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 12
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 14
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 11
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 11
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#FFFFBF;"| 1
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 4
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 7
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}
*''[[AUTOCOURSE]] 1999-2000'', Henry, Alan (ed.), Hazleton Publishing Ltd. (1999) {{ISBN|1-874557-34-9}}

==External links==
{{commons category-inline|Stewart SF3}}

{{Stewart Grand Prix}}
{{F1 cars 1999}}

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