Red Bull RB5: 2009 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Red Bull RB5
2009 Formula 1 car

Red Bull RB5

2nd in standings | Red Bull car

6
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
5
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
16
Podiums
153.5
Points

Car Profile

Team Red Bull
Season2009
Constructors'P2 153.5 pts
Races17 (34 starts)
DesignersAdrian Newey Chief technical officerGeoff Willis Technical directorPeter Prodromou Head of aerodynamicsRob Marshall Chief designer
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Drivers of the Red Bull RB5

15 Sebastian Vettel SebastianVettel P2 4 wins · 84 pts
14 MarkWebber P4 2 wins · 69.5 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix17
Race Starts34
Wins6 (17.6%)
Poles5
Podiums16 (47.1%)
Fastest Laps6
Points Finishes22
Points153.5
Retirements5 (14.7%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineRenault RS27
2.4 V8
Also poweredRenault R29
TyresBridgestone

Key Car Landmarks

Race2009 Australian F1 Grand Prix2009 AUS F1 GP2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP
Pole2009 Chinese F1 Grand Prix2009 CHN F1 GP Vettel2009 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2009 JPN F1 GP Vettel
Win2009 Chinese F1 Grand Prix2009 CHN F1 GP Vettel2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP Vettel
Podium2009 Chinese F1 Grand Prix2009 CHN F1 GP Vettel2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP Webber
Points2009 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2009 MAS F1 GP Webber2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP Webber
Fastest lap2009 British F1 Grand Prix2009 GBR F1 GP Vettel2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP Vettel

2009 Finishing Positions

1st 6
2nd 6
3rd 4
4th 3
5th 1
6th 1
8th 1
9th 2
11th 1
12th 1
13th 1
15th 1
17th 1
DNF 5
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2009 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Sebastian Vettel
1315124DNF312DNFDNF384141
Mark Webber
12621135221399DNFDNF1712

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Technical specifications Red Bull RB5 F1 car

Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V8 engine as fully stressed member
Transmission: Seven-speed gearbox which is longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift for power shift clutch operation AP
Wheels: OZ-Racing. Front: 12.7in x 13in, Rear: 13.4in x 13in
Tyres: Bridgestone
Front: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with torsion bar springs and anti-roll bars, multimatic dampers
Rear: Aluminium
Brakes: Brembo calipers, Brembo carbon discs and pads
Electronics: FIA (mesl) Standard Control Unit
Fuel: Total Group
KERS: Renault F1/Magneti Marelli

Engine

Designation: Renault RS27
Number of cylinders: 90° V8
Capacity: 2400cc
Max rpm: 18,000rpm
Number of valves: 32
Engine construction: Cylinder block Incast Aluminium
Engine management: FIA (mesl) Standard Control unit TAG310B
Oil: Total Group
Weight: FIA minimum weight of 95kg

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Red Bull RB5: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Red Bull RB5?
Red Bull raced the Red Bull RB5 in the 2009 Formula 1 season, finishing 2nd in the constructors' championship with 153.5 points.
Who drove the Red Bull RB5?
Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber drove the Red Bull RB5 in 2009.
How many races did the Red Bull RB5 win?
The Red Bull RB5 won 6 of the 17 Grands Prix it entered in 2009, with 5 pole positions and 16 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Red Bull RB5?
The Red Bull RB5 used the Renault RS27, a 2.4 V8 engine.