Red Bull RB12: 2016 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Red Bull RB12
2016 Formula 1 car

Red Bull RB12

2nd in standings | Red Bull car

2
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
1
Grand Prix PoleGP Pole
16
Podiums
468
Points

Car Profile

Team Red Bull
Season2016
Constructors'P2 468 pts
Races21 (43 starts)
DesignerAdrian Newey Chief technical officer
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Drivers of the Red Bull RB12

3 Daniel Ricciardo DanielRicciardo P3 1 win · 256 pts
33 Max Verstappen MaxVerstappen P5 1 win · 204 pts
26 DaniilKvyat P14 1 podium · 25 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix21
Race Starts43
Wins2 (4.7%)
Poles1
Podiums16 (37.2%)
Fastest Laps5
Points Finishes36
Points468
Retirements3 (7.0%)
Drivers3

Power Unit & Tyres

Power unitRenault R.E.16
1.6 V6 turbo hybrid
Also poweredRenault Sport R.S.16
TyresPirelli

Key Car Landmarks

Race2016 Australian F1 Grand Prix2016 AUS F1 GP2016 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2016 UAE F1 GP
Pole2016 Monaco F1 Grand Prix2016 MON F1 GP Ricciardoonly once
Win2016 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2016 ESP F1 GP Verstappen2016 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2016 MAS F1 GP Ricciardo
Podium2016 Chinese F1 Grand Prix2016 CHN F1 GP Kvyat2016 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2016 BRA F1 GP Verstappen
Points2016 Australian F1 Grand Prix2016 AUS F1 GP Ricciardo2016 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2016 UAE F1 GP Ricciardo
Fastest lap2016 Australian F1 Grand Prix2016 AUS F1 GP Ricciardo2016 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2016 BRA F1 GP Verstappen

2016 Finishing Positions

1st 2
2nd 8
3rd 6
4th 8
5th 4
6th 2
7th 4
8th 2
11th 2
12th 1
15th 1
DNS 1
DNF 3
DNS Did Not StartDNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2016 Race by Race

21 Grands Prix
Daniel Ricciardo
4441142775432252163385
Max Verstappen
––––1DNF482253117622DNF434
Daniil Kvyat
DNS7315–DNF12––––––––––––––

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Technical specifications Red Bull RB12 F1 car

Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V6 as fully stressed member
Wheels: OZ Racing (Front: 12.0in x 13in diam., Rear: 13.7in x 13in diam.)
Tyres: Pirelli
Front suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers
Brakes: Carbon - Carbon with Brembo callipers
Electronics: MESL standard electronic control unit
Fuel: Total

Transmission

Gearbox: Eight-speed gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation, by Red Bull Technology

Powertrain

Designation: Red Bull Racing - Tag Heuer RB12 - 2016 (built around the Renault R.E.16 ICE)
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
Valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Engine Construction: Cylinder block in aluminium
Rev limit: 15,000rpm
Pressure charging: Single turbocharger, unlimited boost pressure (typical maximum 3.5 bar abs due to fuel flow limit)
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm (minimum allowed)
Exhaust: Single exhaust outlet, from turbine on car centre line
Injection: Direct fuel injection, limited to 500bar
Weight: Undisclosed (at least 145kg)
Total horsepower: Approximately 600hp (ICE) + 160hp (ERS)
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units
Energy Store: Battery solution (up to 4MJ per lap), between 20 and 25 kg

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Red Bull RB12: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Red Bull RB12?
Red Bull raced the Red Bull RB12 in the 2016 Formula 1 season, finishing 2nd in the constructors' championship with 468 points.
Who drove the Red Bull RB12?
Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen and Daniil Kvyat drove the Red Bull RB12 in 2016.
How many races did the Red Bull RB12 win?
The Red Bull RB12 won 2 of the 21 Grands Prix it entered in 2016, with 1 pole position and 16 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Red Bull RB12?
The Red Bull RB12 used the Renault R.E.16, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.