Sebastian Vettel 2010 Drivers' Title
The car that launched a dynasty: Vettel's first title in Red Bull's breakthrough season.
The Red Bull Racing RB6 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Red Bull Racing to compete during the 2010 Formula One World Championship, where it propelled Sebastian Vettel to his first Drivers' Title and helped the team secure its first Constructors' Championship.
Quick Facts
- Pole positions
- 15
Lore & Background
The RB6 dominated the 2010 season, securing the Drivers' Championship for Sebastian Vettel while Red Bull Racing as a team claimed the Constructors' Championship. This marked Red Bull's first title double, with Vettel becoming the youngest World Champion in F1 history at 23 years and 134 days.
Reader's Guide
The RB16 made its debut at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix, while the RB16B made its debut at the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix. The RB16B became the first non-Mercedes car to win any championship since 2013.
Did You Know?
- The RB6 was powered by a Renault RS27-2010 V8 engine, not a Honda unit.
- Vettel clinched the title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix despite entering the race 15 points behind the leader.
- The RB6 scored 15 pole positions across the season, tying the record set by McLaren in 1988 and Williams in 1992.
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