![]() Yuki Tsunoda driving a VCARB 01 during free practice of the Chinese Grand Prix. | |||||||||||
Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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Constructor | RB | ||||||||||
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Predecessor | AlphaTauri AT04 | ||||||||||
Successor | RB VCARB 02 | ||||||||||
Technical specifications | |||||||||||
Chassis | Carbon-fibre monocoque and Halo safety cockpit protection device[citation needed] | ||||||||||
Suspension (front) | Multi-link pull-rod actuated dampers and anti-roll bar[5] | ||||||||||
Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone push-rod springs, dampers, and anti-roll bar[6] | ||||||||||
Engine | Honda RBPTH002[7] 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 rpm in a rear mid-mounted, rear-wheel-drive layout[8][9] | ||||||||||
Electric motor | Honda
Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems[citation needed] | ||||||||||
Transmission | Red Bull Technology[10] Hydraulically actuated multiplate[11] | ||||||||||
Battery | Honda-Lithium-ion-battery[12] | ||||||||||
Power | 1080hp (805kW)[13] | ||||||||||
Weight | 798 kg (1,759 lbs)[14] | ||||||||||
Fuel | Esso / Mobil Synergy | ||||||||||
Lubricants | Ravenol | ||||||||||
Brakes | Brembo 6-piston aluminium-lithium calipers, Brembo carbon discs and carbon pads[15] | ||||||||||
Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (Dry) Pirelli Cinturato (Wet) | ||||||||||
Clutch | Hydraulically-activated carbon multiplate[16] | ||||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||||
Notable entrants | Visa Cash App RB F1 Team | ||||||||||
Notable drivers |
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Debut | 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix | ||||||||||
Last event | 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The RB VCARB 01 is a Formula One car constructed by RB for the 2024 Formula One World Championship. It is the first chassis built and designed by the team. The car was driven by Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, with Liam Lawson replacing Ricciardo, who departed the team after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, for the final six races of the season. Ayumu Iwasa held reserve driver duties. The car made its competitive debut at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. The car achieved one fastest lap, by Ricciardo.