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Red Bull RB5 - front wing variations 18 Oct 2009

Red Bull RB5 - front wing variations

In Brazil, Red Bull have the choice of three front wings. Inset left is the version used prior to Singapore, with the narrower base to its endplate. Inset right is the one used for qualifying and race in Singapore, and main right is the one tested by Mark Webber during his troubled Suzuka race and...»

Red Bull RB5 - revised front wing 27 Sep 2009

Red Bull RB5 - revised front wing

Red Bull modified their wing design from Spa (left) for Singapore (right). Its new endplates are wider at the bottom (1), effectively reducing the span of the wing's main profile, with a revised additional element (2). Red Bull also reverted to a wider nose section, together with new rear diffuser...»

Red Bull RB5 - front wing revisions 30 Aug 2009

Red Bull RB5 - front wing revisions

Red Bull made last-minute developments to their upper forward front wing element for Spa. Previously a fairly uniform two-piece element, they have added camber to the outer section and reduced the camber on the inner section by simply cutting and adding a vertical adaptor plate. The revised inner...»

Red Bull RB5 - revised nose cone 21 Jun 2009

Red Bull RB5 - revised nose cone

The most obvious difference on the 'B-spec' Red Bull introduced at Silverstone is the much wider, flatter nose (lower arrow), with the TV cameras integrated in a wing section immediately below the tip of the nose. Note the little gurney flaps either side of the nose (upper arrow) similar to those on...»

Red Bull RB5 - revised engine cover 21 Jun 2009

Red Bull RB5 - revised engine cover

The 'B' version of the Red Bull, introduced at Silverstone, features several changes. Both axles have been pushed backwards to change the car's weight distribution and to allow more space for the double-decker diffuser. Also new is this, slightly longer engine cover, with a new exit for the hot air...»

Red Bull RB5 - modified rear diffuser 06 Jun 2009

Red Bull RB5 - modified rear diffuser

This illustration of the RB5's underside shows the holes (blue arrows) in the vertical wall between the step plane and the reference plane. These quite big openings feed the new double-deck diffuser, which was introduced in Monaco, but should prove more useful at Istanbul Park, with its longer...»

Red Bull RB5 - twin diffuser 24 May 2009

Red Bull RB5 - twin diffuser

Finally on track in Monaco is the complete 'B' version of the RB5, complete with Brawn-inspired twin diffuser (red arrow). Both cars are also equipped with the new carbon fibre gearbox, which was used only by Webber at the last round in Spain....»

Red Bull RB5 - revised rear wing 23 May 2009

Red Bull RB5 - revised rear wing

Introduced in at the last round in Barcelona, Red Bull Racing have retained this rear-wing change for the Monaco street circuit. The slot in the middle of the flap (red arrow) increases downforce, a crucial commodity on the low-speed Monte Carlo track. An identical solution has also been introduced...»

Red Bull RB5 - rear aero package 25 Apr 2009

Red Bull RB5 - rear aero package

While Adrian Newey is working flat out on a B-version of the RB5, others have copied this feature of his car - extending the rear wing endplates to meet the diffuser. Note the sculpted floor (usually flat) near the rear tyre. This works in conjunction with the hole introduced in the floor in front...»

Red Bull RB5 - rear footplate hole 19 Apr 2009

Red Bull RB5 - rear footplate hole

Introduced in Malaysia and retained for China is this hole in the floor's footplate in front of the rear tyres. Its purpose is to create a vortex that improves the quality of the airflow directed into the side channels of the rear diffuser, thus boosting downforce....»

Red Bull RB5 - front suspension pickup points 05 Apr 2009

Red Bull RB5 - front suspension pickup points

The RB5 is almost certainly the most innovative and extreme car on the 2009 grid. Its chassis is very high at the front, with its unique U-shape meaning the front suspension's lower wishbones share almost a single pickup point, with just a small separation in between (red arrow). This solution has...»

Red Bull RB5 - front aero package 03 Mar 2009

Red Bull RB5 - front aero package

The RB5 is one of the most innovative and radical cars of 2009. The chassis is V-shaped (1) on top, improving the management of airflow towards the rear of the car. Both the chassis and suspension are higher than on the previous RB4, as is the position of the driver's feet. The two central pillars...»

Red Bull RB5 - pull-rod rear suspension 24 Feb 2009

Red Bull RB5 - pull-rod rear suspension

The RB5 brings pull-rod rear suspension back to Formula One for the first time in over 20 years. With the diffuser moving rearwards under the revised 2009 regulations, the pull-rod layout (2) - where the suspension rockers are pulled rather than pushed by the rod - allows for cleaner aero packaging...»

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