Brabham BT59

Brabham BT59
Brabham BT59Y
Category Formula One
Constructor Brabham
Designer(s) Sergio Rinland
Hans Fouche
Predecessor BT58
Successor BT60Y
Technical specifications[1] [2]
Chassis Carbon fibre and Kevlar monocoque
Axle track Front: 1,803 in (4,579.6 cm)
Rear: 1,701 in (4,320.5 cm)
Wheelbase 2,921 in (7,419.3 cm)
Engine BT50: Judd EV, 3,496 cc (213.3 cu in), 76° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
BT50Y: Yamaha OX99, 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 72° V12, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission Brabham 6-speed manual
Fuel Elf
Tyres Pirelli
Competition history
Notable entrants Motor Racing Developments
Notable drivers 7. Australia David Brabham
8. Italy Stefano Modena
7. United Kingdom Martin Brundle
8. United Kingdom Mark Blundell
Debut 1990 San Marino Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
18000
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0

The Brabham BT59 was a Formula One racing car designed by Sergio Rinland and Hans Fouche for the Brabham team which raced in the 1990 and 1991 Formula One World Championships. It made its debut at the 1990 San Marino Grand Prix and continued until the first two races of 1991.

1990

The teams cars were driven by Australian David Brabham, Jack Brabham's youngest son, and Italian Stefano Modena. The car was powered by the Judd V8 engine and ran on Pirelli tyres. The best result achieved was a seventh place at the 1990 Canadian Grand Prix driven by Modena.

1991

For the 1991 season, the car was dubbed BT59Y and fitted with a Yamaha OX99 V12 engine. Driven by British drivers Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell, the BT59Y was used only in the first two races and then replaced by the Brabham BT60Y.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year Chassis Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pts. WCC
1990 BT59 Judd V8 P USA BRA SMR MON CAN MEX FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR ESP JPN AUS 2* 9th
Australia David Brabham DNQ Ret DNQ Ret 15 DNQ Ret DNQ Ret DNQ Ret DNQ Ret Ret
Italy Stefano Modena Ret Ret 7 11 13 9 Ret Ret 17 Ret Ret Ret Ret 12
1991 BT59Y Yamaha V12 P USA BRA SMR MON CAN MEX FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR ESP JPN AUS 3 9th
United Kingdom Martin Brundle 11 12
United Kingdom Mark Blundell Ret Ret

* All points scored with the BT58

References

  1. ↑ "STATS F1 • Brabham BT59". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2014-04-12.
  2. ↑ "STATS F1 • Brabham BT59Y". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2014-04-12.