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After the closest-fought season in F1 history, Sebastian Vettel became the youngest-ever World Champion. His car, the Red Bull RB6, the work of a team led by legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey, was the envy of the paddock, proving to be consistently faster than its rivals over the season. In this fascinating book, the Red Bull RB6 receives the "Haynes Manual" treatment, providing an unprecedented insight into the design, technology and engineering of an F1 car as well as the inner workings of Red Bull Racing.
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Steve Rendle is a life-long motor racing enthusiast and a keen follower of F1. A member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, he has worked for Haynes Publishing for 25 years, and has written over 50 Haynes car manuals and practical technical books. Recently, he has worked in an editorial/project management role, specialising in technical and motorsport books.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Chances are you don't own the 2010 Constructor's Championship winning Red Bull RB-6 which also propelled Sebastian Vettel to become the Driver Champion, but don't let that put you off...
This is the perfect gift for a Formula 1 fan, particularly Red Bull fans of course, and this book contains an incredible amount of detailed facts and figures about an iconic car which was the class of the field during the 2010 season.
It doesn't go into as much low level detail as your average standard Haynes manual, instead this is more of an encyclopaedia about the car and the Red Bull team itself. After a short foreword from Team Boss and Chief Designers Christian Horner and Adrian Newey we get "The Story of Red Bull". This is an interesting section and instead of simply covering a potted history since Red Bull was established, it goes back to the initial origins when Jackie Stewart and his son started the Stewart Team. Fans will know that this eventually became the Jaguar team before transforming into Red Bull Racing, and the journey is told here detailing all the key people and achievements during that transition.
The car is seen from different points of view with sections giving quotes and opinions from the designers, race engineers, and the drivers. Each section has plenty of colour photographs and diagrams showing the car from all angles and explaining the technology behind each part. 2010 will also be remembered for continuing debate on different rear diffuser designs and McLaren's much copied 'F-Duct' - these too are clearly explained but without missing out the interesting aero-dynamic science parts that we F1 fans tend to enjoy reading about.
This probably isn't a book you'll automatically pick up and read cover-to-cover, instead it's a treasury of information perfect for selective reading, a pick-up-and-put-down volume. At first I thought this would only really appeal to a Red Bull fan (and I'm a McLaren man myself) but I was wrong. Regardless of your team allegiances this car deserves recognition and the book covers the technology employed in Formula 1 not just by Red Bull.
In a nutshell: As a Formula 1 fan interested in the minutiae of the sport this was a fantastic read , casual fans too will love the insightful and accessible way the book is presented. This isn't a book just for Red Bull fans, this can be enjoyed by anyone enthralled by the sport and is much more satisfying than the official FIA annual.
This is the perfect gift for a Formula 1 fan, particularly Red Bull fans of course, and this book contains an incredible amount of detailed facts and figures about an iconic car which was the class of the field during the 2010 season.
It doesn't go into as much low level detail as your average standard Haynes manual, instead this is more of an encyclopaedia about the car and the Red Bull team itself. After a short foreword from Team Boss and Chief Designers Christian Horner and Adrian Newey we get "The Story of Red Bull". This is an interesting section and instead of simply covering a potted history since Red Bull was established, it goes back to the initial origins when Jackie Stewart and his son started the Stewart Team. Fans will know that this eventually became the Jaguar team before transforming into Red Bull Racing, and the journey is told here detailing all the key people and achievements during that transition.
The car is seen from different points of view with sections giving quotes and opinions from the designers, race engineers, and the drivers. Each section has plenty of colour photographs and diagrams showing the car from all angles and explaining the technology behind each part. 2010 will also be remembered for continuing debate on different rear diffuser designs and McLaren's much copied 'F-Duct' - these too are clearly explained but without missing out the interesting aero-dynamic science parts that we F1 fans tend to enjoy reading about.
This probably isn't a book you'll automatically pick up and read cover-to-cover, instead it's a treasury of information perfect for selective reading, a pick-up-and-put-down volume. At first I thought this would only really appeal to a Red Bull fan (and I'm a McLaren man myself) but I was wrong. Regardless of your team allegiances this car deserves recognition and the book covers the technology employed in Formula 1 not just by Red Bull.
In a nutshell: As a Formula 1 fan interested in the minutiae of the sport this was a fantastic read , casual fans too will love the insightful and accessible way the book is presented. This isn't a book just for Red Bull fans, this can be enjoyed by anyone enthralled by the sport and is much more satisfying than the official FIA annual.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been an F1 fan for over two decades and this is the best and most readable explanation of how an F1 car works that I've come across. Nicely presented, lots of photos and generally very clear explanations of how the aerodynamics and mechanical aspects of an F1 car works together with an overview of design and how a race weekend plays out. It's about the 2010 Red Bull but I suspect that almost all the content is equally applicable to any of the top teams. If you're a Ferrari or McLaren fan, don't be put off.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was expecting great things from this book, and it delivered on every account. This book is fantastic. It gives you a clear understanding of how the RB6 works, covering pretty much everything - brakes, engine, suspension, front wing, diffuser etc. This can also be applied to the other cars on the grid, and not just the RB6. You also get an insight to what goes on behind the scenes at Red Bull Racing. From the initial design of the car to developing it throughout the season to setting up the car for the race, this book covers pretty much everything.
If you're not a Red Bull fan, don't hesitate to get this book. As a McLaren fan myself, this book is still amazing even if its about the RB6.
If you're not a Red Bull fan, don't hesitate to get this book. As a McLaren fan myself, this book is still amazing even if its about the RB6.
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