Red Bull Racing RB15
First Honda-powered Red Bull, ending a 13-year win drought.
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The car was driven by Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly, and Alexander Albon.
Quick Facts
- Engine
- Honda RA619H
- Drivers
- Max Verstappen
- Pierre Gasly
- Alexander Albon
- Pole positions
- 2 (Hungary, Mexico)
- Fastest laps
- 3 (China, Monaco, Hungary)
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Lore & Background
Development of the RB15 marked a big transition due to the switch from Renault to Honda power units. This change required a complete redesign of the car's rear end to accommodate the new engine, which had a unique split turbo system similar to Mercedes.
Changes were also made to the cooling system, wing design, airflow, and bargeboards to maximize chassis performance. Pierre Gasly was originally meant to drive the car for the entire season after moving from Toro Rosso to replace Daniel Ricciardo. The car also set the fastest pitstop record of 1.91 seconds during the British Grand Prix with Gasly.
Reader's Guide
The RB15's significance lies in its role as the first Red Bull-Honda collaboration, ending a 13-year win drought for Honda as a power unit supplier. The car demonstrated strong pace, with Verstappen securing two wins (Austria and Germany) and two pole positions (Hungary and Mexico).
The mid-season driver swap from Gasly to Albon highlighted the team's willingness to make changes to improve performance. The RB15 also contributed to Honda's resurgence in Formula One, setting the stage for future collaborations. Its legacy includes breaking the fastest pitstop record and providing a competitive platform that challenged Mercedes and Ferrari at various circuits throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the Red Bull Racing RB15 during the 2019 season?
Max Verstappen piloted the car for the entire campaign, while Pierre Gasly occupied the second seat at the start of the year before Alexander Albon took over that role from the Belgian Grand Prix onward.
How did the RB15 perform in terms of poles, fastest laps, and wins?
The car took pole position at the Hungarian and Mexican Grands Prix and set the fastest lap in China, Monaco, and Hungary. Most significantly, it ended Red Bull's 13-year championship win drought with Verstappen's victories across the season.
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- Wikipedia: Red Bull Racing RB15 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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