The car was a simple and straightforward design that worked well, powered by a 3.5 litre V12 engine.

The car featured heavily sculptured sidepods and a sleek rounded nosecone, aiding aerodynamics.

A new engine named Tipo 043 debuted at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix qualifying sessions, and was first raced in Hockenheim.

The 043 became famous for its great amount of power (over 830 bhp) and for its characteristic noise.

Gerhard Berger and Jean Alesi proved the car's competitiveness throughout the season, with a brace of podium finishes and some pole positions.