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The car that sealed Vettel's fourth title and ended the V8 era.
The Red Bull RB9 is a Formula One racing car designed by Adrian Newey for Red Bull Racing to compete in the 2013 Formula One season. The car was driven by three-time World Drivers' Champion Sebastian Vettel and teammate Mark Webber.
Quick Facts
- Team principal
- Christian Horner
- Technical director
- Adrian Newey
- Engine supplier
- Renault Sport F1
- Major achievement
- Four Consecutive World Championships (Drivers & Constructors)
- Defining car models
- RB7
- RB8
- RB9
- RB10
- RB11
Lore & Background
Sebastian Vettel named his RB9 'Hungry Heidi,' after German model Heidi Klum. Vettel claimed the Drivers' Championship title at the Indian Grand Prix, for the fourth consecutive season, after ten wins during the season. Vettel and Webber also brought the car to the last win and world titles for a V8 and a naturally-aspirated engine-powered F1 car. As of the source, the RB9 was the most recent Renault-powered Formula One car to win either the Drivers' or Constructors' Championship.
Reader's Guide
From Belgium to the season-ending race at Brazil, Vettel broke the record for most consecutive wins in a season by a total of 9. The RB9 had a strong debut in Australia, with Vettel taking pole position. Key races include Vettel's win in Malaysia after ignoring team orders, and his win in Bahrain. Vettel suffered a gearbox problem at the British Grand Prix, costing him a victory. Mark Webber announced his Formula One retirement at the British Grand Prix, and the seat went to Daniel Ricciardo.
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