Red Bull Racing RB16
Adrian Newey's 2020 Red Bull, the Honda-powered car that was Mercedes' closest challenger in a season reshaped by the pandemic.
- Power
- 1,010 bhp
About the Red Bull Racing RB16
Red Bull Racing based the RB16 on the RB15, giving it a narrower nose, smaller side-pod inlets, a 'cape' element under the nose popularised by Mercedes, and a redesigned front multi-link suspension aimed at low-speed corners. Its debut was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic until the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix, where both Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon retired with electrical failures. Verstappen went on to score 11 podiums, including wins at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix and in Abu Dhabi, while Albon managed two. Red Bull finished second in the Constructors' Championship, with Verstappen third and Albon seventh in the drivers' standings.
Red Bull Racing RB16 specs
The Red Bull Racing RB16 produces 1,010 bhp (753 kW).
| Make | Red Bull Racing |
|---|---|
| Model | RB16 |
| Years | 2020 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Austria |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Honda RA620H) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 1,010 bhp (753 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 746 kg (1,645 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1354 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Red Bull Racing RB16 rarity in CarSpot
The Red Bull Racing RB16 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Red Bull Racing RB16 fun facts
- Max Verstappen's dominant win at the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was Red Bull's first victory at the circuit since 2013.
- The RB16's rear wing was held up by two supporting pillars, where its predecessor, the RB15, had used one.
- The car was due to race first at the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, but that race was cancelled and the next three events were postponed because of the pandemic.