Red Bull RB8

Red Bull RB8
Sebastian Vettel driving the RB8 at the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRed Bull
Designer(s)
  • Adrian Newey (chief technical officer)
  • Rob Marshall (chief designer)
  • Steve Winstanley (chief engineer, composites and structures)
  • Dave Worner (chief engineer, mechanics and suspension)
  • Mark Ellis (chief engineer, performance)
  • Giles Wood (chief engineer, simulation and analysis)
  • Peter Prodromou (chief engineer, aerodynamics)
  • Dan Fallows (chief aerodynamicist)
PredecessorRed Bull RB7
SuccessorRed Bull RB9
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon composite monocoque, incorporating the engine as a fully stressed member
Suspension (front)Carbon composite double wishbone suspension
Suspension (rear)As front
EngineRenault RS27-2012 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, with KERS, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted 750 hp @ 18,000 rpm[2]
TransmissionRed Bull 7-speed, hydraulic power shift
FuelTotal
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry) and Cinturato (wet)[3]
13" diameter OZ wheels (front and rear)
Competition history
Notable drivers1. Germany Sebastian Vettel[4]
2. Australia Mark Webber[5]
Debut2012 Australian Grand Prix
First win2012 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last win2012 Indian Grand Prix
Last event2012 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
2071487
Constructors' Championships1 (2012)
Drivers' Championships1 (2012, Sebastian Vettel)

The Red Bull RB8[6] is a Formula One racing car designed by Red Bull Racing which competed in the 2012 Formula One season.[7] The car was driven by reigning World Drivers' Champion Sebastian Vettel, and Mark Webber, with former Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Sébastien Buemi filling the role of test driver. The car was launched online on 6 February,[8] and made its debut at the first pre-season test at Jerez.

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  2. ^ "The Cars".
  3. ^ Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  4. ^ Beer, Matt (14 March 2011). "Horner pleased to end Vettel rumours". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
  5. ^ "Webber Signs With Red Bull For 2012". Redbull.com. Red Bull Racing. 27 August 2011. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  6. ^ "Red Bull Racing and Infiniti increase Partnership". Red Bull Racing. Red Bull. 16 October 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
  7. ^ Johnson, Luke (6 February 2012). "Red Bull Racing RB8 2012 F1 car unveiled". www.t3.com. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  8. ^ Noble, Jonathan; Bradley, Charles (20 January 2012). "Red Bull sees no reason to hurriedly copy Lotus's reactive ride system". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 21 January 2012.