Red Bull RB9

Red Bull RB9
Category Formula One
Constructor Red Bull
Designer(s) Adrian Newey
(Chief Technical Officer)
Rob Marshall
(Chief Designer)
Peter Prodromou[1]
(Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor Red Bull RB8
Successor Red Bull RB10
Technical specifications[2]
Chassis Carbon fibre composite monocoque incorporating engine as a stressed member
Suspension (front) Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers
Suspension (rear) Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers
Length 5,200 mm (205 in)
Width 1,800 mm (71 in)
Height 950 mm (37 in)
Wheelbase 3,100 mm (122 in)
Engine Renault RS27-2013 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted.
Transmission Red Bull Technology 7-speed semi-automatic hydraulic paddle shift gearbox including reverse, hydraulic/programmable limited-slip differential units
Weight 642 kg (1,415 lb) including driver and fuel
Fuel Total 94.25% 102 RON unleaded gasoline + 5.75% biofuel
ATL fuel cell
Lubricants Total Quartz 7000
Tyres Pirelli P Zero radial dry slick and Pirelli Cinturato intermediate-wet treaded tyres
Front: 245/660 - R13
Rear: 325/660 - R13[3]
BBS forged magnesium alloy wheels
Front: 12 x 13 in
Rear: 13.7 x 13 in
Competition history
Notable entrants Infiniti Red Bull Racing
Notable drivers 1. Germany Sebastian Vettel[4]
2. Australia Mark Webber[5]
Debut 2013 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
19131112

The Red Bull RB9 is a racing car designed by reigning World Constructors' Champion Formula One racing team Infiniti Red Bull Racing.[6][7] The car was driven throughout the 2013 Formula One season by three-time World Drivers' Champion Sebastian Vettel and team-mate Mark Webber.[4][5] Sebastian Vettel, in keeping with his tradition of naming his cars, named his RB9 "Hungry Heidi," after German model Heidi Klum.[8] Vettel would ultimately claim the drivers' championship title, for the fourth consecutive season, at the Indian Grand Prix, after ten wins during the season.

Competition history

In January 2013, Red Bull Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey admitted that development of the RB9 chassis had been put on hold during the second half of the 2012 season so that the team could concentrate on developing its predecessor, the RB8, in order to secure the 2012 World Drivers' and Constructors' Championship titles.[6]

The RB9 had a strong debut in Australia, with Vettel topping both Friday practice sessions,[9][10] before taking pole position in qualifying, ahead of team-mate Webber.[11] Webber suffered a poor start due to a problem with KERS,[12] while Vettel suffered with tyre degradation and finished the race in third place. Webber finished the race in sixth place.[13]

Mark Webber losing his wheel at the 2013 Chinese Grand Prix

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers Grands Prix Points WCC
AUS MAL CHN BHR ESP MON CAN GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN KOR JPN IND ABU USA BRA
2013 Infiniti Red Bull Racing Renault RS27-2013 P Germany Sebastian Vettel 3 1 4 1 4 2 1 Ret 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 596 1st
Australia Mark Webber 6 2 Ret 7 5 3 4 2 7 4 5 3 15† Ret 2 Ret 2 3 2

† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

References

  1. ↑ "Red Bull Racing Team Member Profile". Infinity-RedBullRacing.com. Red Bull Racing Ltd. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "Red Bull Racing Car". Infinity-RedBullRacing.com. Red Bull Racing Ltd. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  3. ↑ Noble, Jonathan; Beer, Matt (11 December 2013). "F1 teams expert enough to avoid early tyre struggles – Ross Brawn". Autosport.com (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Beer, Matt (14 March 2011). "Horner pleased to end Vettel rumours". Autosport (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Beer, Matt (10 July 2012). "Webber will stay with Red Bull Racing for the 2013 Formula 1 season". Autosport.com (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Benson, Andrew (3 January 2013). "Red Bull's Adrian Newey says title wins affecting 2013 preparation". BBC F1 (BBC). Retrieved 4 January 2013. [Designer Adrian Newey] said that the challenge of running dual programmes and the necessity to keep developing the 2012 car to the end of the season had delayed work on the 2013 car, the RB9.
  7. ↑ Collantine, Keith (18 November 2012). "Red Bull win third constructors’ title in a row". F1 Fanatic (Keith Collantine). Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  8. ↑ Jeleva, Dessislava (14 March 2013). "F1 News - Vettel names RB9 Hungry Heidi". SportPulse (Dessislava Jeleva). Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  9. ↑ "Vettel on top in Australia". Formula1.com (Formula One Administration). 15 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  10. ↑ "Vettel leads Red Bull 1-2 in Melbourne". Formula1.com (Formula One Administration). 15 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  11. ↑ "Vettel storms to Sunday pole in Australia". Formula1.com (Formula One Administration). 17 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  12. ↑ Straw, Edd; Beer, Matt (17 March 2013). "Webber hit by telemetry, KERS issues". Autosport (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  13. ↑ "Raikkonen and Lotus triumph in Australia". Formula1.com (Formula One Administration). 17 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.

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Awards
Preceded by
Red Bull RB8		 Autosport
Racing Car Of The Year
2013 		Succeeded by
Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid