Spyker M16: 2006 Midland F1 Car Specs & Stats

Spyker M16
2006 Formula 1 car

Spyker M16

12th in standings | Midland car

9th
Best Finish
14th
Best Quali
0
Points
18
Races

Car Profile

Team Midland
Season2006
Constructors'P12 0 pts
Races18 (36 starts)
DesignersJames Key Technical directorJohn McQuilliam Chief designerSimon Phillips Head of aerodynamics
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Drivers of the Spyker M16

18 TiagoMonteiro P21 0 pts
19 ChristijanAlbers P22 0 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix18
Race Starts36
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid14th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish9th
Points Finishes0
Points0
Retirements13 (36.1%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineToyota RVX-06
2.4 V8 · 750 hp
Also poweredToyota TF106B, Williams FW28
TyresBridgestone

Key Car Landmarks

Race2006 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2006 BHR F1 GP2006 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2006 BRA F1 GP

2006 Finishing Positions

9th 1
10th 1
11th 1
12th 3
13th 2
14th 2
15th 5
16th 4
17th 2
21st 1
22nd 1
DNF 13
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2006 Race by Race · Midland

14 Grands Prix
Tiago Monteiro
1713DNF161216151614DNFDNF229DNF
Christijan Albers
DNF1211DNF13DNF1215DNFDNF152110DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

2006 Race by Race · Spyker

4 Grands Prix
Tiago Monteiro
DNFDNF1615
Christijan Albers
1715DNF14

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

Spyker's F1 car for 2006

Technical specifications Spyker M16 F1 car

Monocoque: Full carbon fibre composite monocoque
Front suspension: Composite pushrods activating chassis mounted in-line dampers and torsion bars, unequal length composite aerodynamic wishbones, front anti-roll bar and cast uprights.
Rear suspension: Composite pushrods activating gearbox mounted rotary dampers & torsion bars, unequal length composite aerodynamic wishbones, and cast uprights.
Tyres: Bridgestone
Wheels: Forged BBS wheels to MF1 Racing specification
Clutch: Triple plate AP racing clutch
Transmission: In-house Midland MF1 Racing design. 7-speed + reverse longitudinal gearbox with electrohydraulic sequential gear change

Dimensions

Wheelbase: > 3000mm
Front track: 1480mm
Rear track: 1418mm
Overall length: 4610mm
Overall height: 1000mm
Overall width: 1800mm
Overall weight: 600kg including driver and camera
Engine designation: Toyota RVX-06
Cylinders:90° V8
Capacity: 2398cc
Weight: 95kg
Valve train: Pneumatic
Throttle actuation: Hydraulic
Spark plugs: Denso

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Spyker M16: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Spyker M16?
Midland and Spyker raced the Spyker M16 in the 2006 Formula 1 season.
Who drove the Spyker M16?
Tiago Monteiro and Christijan Albers drove the Spyker M16 in 2006.
How many races did the Spyker M16 win?
The Spyker M16 did not win a Grand Prix in 2006; its best result was 9th.
Which engine powered the Spyker M16?
The Spyker M16 used the Toyota RVX-06, a 2.4 V8 engine.