Red Bull RB6 launched!

The Red Bull RB6 has today been officially launched! In this post we will be looking at, tonnes of images of the new car, the drivers helmets and grabbing a few quotes from those who have Tweeted at me throughout the day. Think of it as a Gives You Wings, Red Bull 2010 press pack!

The car

Newey & Co. haven’t disappointed on the RB6 either – the metallic blue looks great as usual, coupled with the shaped sidepods, the V-shaped nose and the shark fin. Here are some pics of the Red Bull RB6 being launched:

Here are some studio pics of the RB6:

The majority of those who have tweeted at me have given the RB6 the thumbs up!

@JamBlah said: “@GivesYouWingsF1 That smooth line from rear suspension over the pods, up to the crest of the nose and gently down again. Glorious…”

@Cubejam commented: “@GivesYouWingsF1 As usual the Newey-Red Bull partnership produces a beautiful car. I expected more, but if it aint broken don’t fix it!”

@theEmzi added: “@GivesYouWingsF1 The RB6 is beautiful!! Can´t find more words for it right now. Wow, I hope it will kick ass, but it´s too early to tell =D”

Technical Specifications

Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V8 engine as fully stressed member

Transmission: Seven-speed gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation. AP Racing clutch

Wheels: OZ Racing, Front: 12.0in x 13in diam., Rear: 13.7in x 13in diam.

Tyres: Bridgestone

Suspension: Front: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers

Rear: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers

Brakes: Brembo calipers, Brembo carbon discs and pads

Electronics:FIA (MESL) standard control unit

Fuel: Total Group

Renault Engine RS27-2010

Number of cylinders: 8

Capacity: 2400cc

Max rpm: 18,000rpm

Number of valves: 32

Veeangle: 90 degrees

Poweroutput: Not disclosed

Engine construction: Cylinder block in cast aluminium

Engine management: FIA (MESL) standard control unit TAG310B

Oil: Total Group

Weight: FIA minimum weight of 95kg

The drivers

Seb Vettel

Seb’s new helmet has got the pattern of a Red Bull can on it! It is a creation of JMD who we talked about in yesterday’s post.

Most of you who I spoke to liked the helmet, but one criticism a few people had about the helmet is that it is too corporate. Personally, I love the helmet and to be honest I don’t think that it has any more Red Bull branding on it than any of his other helmets – you won’t be able to notice that it is a Red Bull can unless you look at it close up!

Mark Webber

Mark has stuck to his traditional helmet design, with the blue, red and yellow pattern. He also has an Australian emblem on the back of the helmet which I hadn’t noticed before.

What do you think of anything Red Bull Racing, from the new helmet to the RB6? Let me know in the comments!

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