Midland M16

Midland M16
Spyker M16
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMidland F1 Racing
Designer(s)James Key (Technical Director)
John McQuilliam (Engineering Director)
Simon Phillips (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorJordan EJ15B
SuccessorSpyker F8-VII
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon-fibre composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Composite pushrods activating chassis-mounted in-line dampers and torsion bars, unequal length composite aerodynamic wishbones, front anti-roll bar and cast uprights
Suspension (rear)as front
Length4,610 mm (181 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height1,000 mm (39 in)
EngineToyota RVX-06 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally-aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionMidland with Toyota internals 7 forward speeds + 1 reverse semi-automatic
Weight600 kg (1,323 lb) (including driver and camera)
FuelEsso
LubricantsEsso
TyresBridgestone
BBS wheels (front and rear)
Competition history
Notable entrantsRussia Midland F1 Racing
Netherlands Spyker MF1 Racing
Notable drivers18. Portugal Tiago Monteiro
19. Netherlands Christijan Albers
Debut2006 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2006 Brazilian Grand Prix Races = 18
WinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
0000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Midland M16, also known as the Spyker M16, was the car with which the Midland team competed in the 2006 Formula One season. It was driven by Tiago Monteiro, who had driven for the team in 2005 during its Jordan guise, and Christijan Albers, who moved from Minardi.

  1. ^ "Midland Toyota M16". f1technical.net. F1 Technical. Retrieved September 25, 2019.