Brabham BT59
The Brabham BT59 was a Formula One racing car designed by Sergio Rinland and Hans Fouche for the Brabham team which raced in the 1990 and 1991 Formula One World Championships. It made its debut at the 1990 San Marino Grand Prix and continued until the first two races of 1991.
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Brabham | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Sergio Rinland (Technical Director) Hans Fouche (Head of Aerodynamics) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | BT58 | ||||||||
| Successor | BT60Y | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre and Kevlar monocoque | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,803 in (4,579.6 cm) Rear: 1,701 in (4,320.5 cm) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,921 in (7,419.3 cm) | ||||||||
| Engine | 1990: Judd EV, 3,496 cc (213.3 cu in), 76° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted. 1991: Yamaha OX99, 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 72° V12, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted. | ||||||||
| Transmission | Brabham 6-speed manual | ||||||||
| Fuel | 1990: Elf 1991: BP | ||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Motor Racing Developments | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | 7. David Brabham 8. Stefano Modena 7. Martin Brundle 8. Mark Blundell | ||||||||
| Debut | 1990 San Marino Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
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