--- description: "The Brabham BT59 is Brabham’s Formula 1 car of 1990: 22 GP starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 poles, P10 in the 1990 constructors’ championship. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results." title: "Brabham BT59: 1990 F1 Car – Specs, Results & Stats" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1990-Monaco-Brabham-01.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Autodromo Interlagos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2) BR São Paulo Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/sao-paulo-grand-prix/) [Next session![Autodromo Interlagos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2) BR São Paulo Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/sao-paulo-grand-prix/) # Brabham BT59: 1990 F1 Car Specs & Stats ![Brabham BT59](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1990-Monaco-Brabham-01.jpg) 1990 Formula 1 car ## ![Brabham logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Brabham-logo-225x220.jpg) Brabham BT59 [10th in standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1990-f1-championship-standings/) | [Brabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brabham-f1-information-statistics/) car 7th Best Finish 10th Best Quali 0 Points 14 Races ## Car Profile | Team | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Brabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brabham-f1-information-statistics/) | | --- | --- | | Season | [1990](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1990-f1-championship-standings/) | | Constructors' | P10 **0** pts | | Races | 14 (22 starts) | | Designer | [Sergio Rinland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/sergio-rinland/) Technical director | [Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=987) ## Drivers of the Brabham BT59 8 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [StefanoModena](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/stefano-modena-information-statistics/) P17 **2** pts 7 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ch.svg?v=2) [GregorFoitek](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gregor-foitek-information-statistics/) P22 **0** pts 7 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2) [DavidBrabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/david-brabham-information-statistics/) P34 **0** pts ## Full Car Statistics | Grands Prix | 14 | | --- | --- | | Race Starts | 22 | | Wins | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Grid | 10th | | Podiums | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Finish | 7th | | Points Finishes | 0 | | Points | 0 | | Retirements | 15 (68.2%) | | Drivers | 3 | ## Engine & Tyres | Engine | [Judd EV](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/judd-engine-f1-stats/)
3.5 V8 | | --- | --- | | Also powered | [Euro Brun ER-189B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/euro-brun-er-189b/), [Leyton House CG901](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/leyton-house-cg901/) | | Tyres | Pirelli | ## Key Car Landmarks FirstLast Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/sm.svg?v=2)1990 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1990 SMR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-san-marino/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)1990 Australian F1 Grand Prix1990 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia/) ## 1990 Finishing Positions 7th 1 9th 1 11th 1 12th 1 13th 1 15th 1 17th 1 DNF 15 DNQ 6 **DNF** Did Not Finish · **DNQ** Did Not Qualify ## Performance Breakdown 4.5% 1 / 22 Finish Rate ## 1990 Race by Race 14 Grands Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-san-marino/ "1990 San Marino F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mc.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1990 Monaco F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ca.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/ "1990 Canadian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-mexico/ "1990 Mexican F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1990 French F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1990 British F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1990 German F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/hu.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-hungary/ "1990 Hungarian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1990 Belgian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1990 Italian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/pt.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-portugal/ "1990 Portuguese F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1990 Spanish F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/ "1990 Japanese F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia/ "1990 Australian F1 GP") [Stefano Modena](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/stefano-modena-information-statistics/) DNFDNF711139DNFDNF17DNFDNFDNFDNF12 [Gregor Foitek](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gregor-foitek-information-statistics/) –––––––––––––– [David Brabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/david-brabham-information-statistics/) DNQDNFDNQDNF15DNQDNFDNQDNFDNQDNFDNQDNFDNF 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified Stats current as of: 24 Sep 2026 The Brabham BT59 was Brabham's F1 car for 1990. Last updated: 24 Sep 2026, 15:04 ## Brabham BT59: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Brabham BT59? Brabham raced the Brabham BT59 in the 1990 Formula 1 season, finishing 10th in the constructors' championship with 0 points.
Who drove the Brabham BT59? Stefano Modena, Gregor Foitek and David Brabham drove the Brabham BT59 in 1990.
How many races did the Brabham BT59 win? The Brabham BT59 did not win a Grand Prix in 1990; its best result was 7th.
Which engine powered the Brabham BT59? The Brabham BT59 used the Judd EV, a 3.5 V8 engine.
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