Sebastian Vettel driving the RB8 at the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Red 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)
Predecessor
Red Bull RB7
Successor
Red Bull RB9
Technical specifications[1]
Chassis
Carbon composite monocoque, incorporating the engine as a fully stressed member
Suspension (front)
Carbon composite double wishbone suspension
Suspension (rear)
As front
Engine
Renault 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]
Transmission
Red Bull 7-speed, hydraulic power shift
Fuel
Total
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero (dry) and Cinturato (wet)[3] 13" diameter OZ wheels (front and rear)
Competition history
Notable drivers
1. Sebastian Vettel[4] 2. Mark Webber[5]
Debut
2012 Australian Grand Prix
First win
2012 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last win
2012 Indian Grand Prix
Last event
2012 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
20
7
14
8
7
Constructors' Championships
1 (2012)
Drivers' Championships
1 (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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^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.
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Global Information
Sebastian Vettel[4]
Mark Webber[5]