Red Bull RB12

Red Bull RB12
The Red Bull RB12, driven by Max Verstappen, during the Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRed Bull
Designer(s)Adrian Newey (Chief Technical Officer)
Rob Marshall (Chief Engineering Officer)
Steve Winstanley (Chief Engineer, Composites and Structures)
Dave Worner (Chief Engineer, Mechanics and Suspension)
Pierre Waché (Chief Engineer, Performance)
Dan Fallows (Chief Engineer, Aerodynamics)
Pete Machin (Chief Aerodynamicist)
PredecessorRed Bull RB11
SuccessorRed Bull RB13
Technical specifications
ChassisComposite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the TAG Heuer Power Unit as fully stressed member.
Suspension (front)Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon fibre composite double wishbones with pushrods, springs, anti-roll bar and dampers
Suspension (rear)Same as front
EngineMecachrome-built and assembled Renault R.E.16 (rebadged as TAG Heuer F1-2016) 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine, limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionSequential shift gearbox with eight forward and one reverse gears
BatteryLithium-ion batteries
Power900 hp[1]
FuelTotal
BrakesBrembo calipers Friction material; carbon/carbon composite discs and pads
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry) tyres
Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres
O.Z. RacingOZ Racing, Front: 12.0in x 13in diam., Rear: 13.7in x 13in diam.
Competition history
Notable entrantsRed Bull Racing
Notable drivers3. Australia Daniel Ricciardo
26. Russia Daniil Kvyat
33. Netherlands Max Verstappen
Debut2016 Australian Grand Prix
First win2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Last win2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Last event2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Red Bull RB12 is a Formula One racing car designed by Red Bull Racing to compete in the 2016 Formula One season. The car was driven by Daniel Ricciardo, Daniil Kvyat and Max Verstappen, the lattermost of whom swapped with Kvyat mid-season, moving from Scuderia Toro Rosso to Red Bull while Kvyat moved to Toro Rosso ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.[2]

  1. ^ "RB12". redbullracing.com. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. ^ "2016 Final F1 Entry List". fia.com. FIA. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.

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