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Brabham BT59

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Category
  
Formula One

Predecessor
  
BT58

Constructor
  
Brabham

Successor
  
BT60Y

Designer(s)
  
Sergio Rinland Hans Fouche

Chassis
  
Carbon fibre and Kevlar monocoque

The Brabham BT59 was a Formula One racing car designed by Sergio Rinland and Hans Fouche for the Brabham team which raced in the 1990 and 1991 Formula One World Championships. It made its debut at the 1990 San Marino Grand Prix and continued until the first two races of 1991.

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1990

The teams cars were driven by Australian David Brabham, Jack Brabham's youngest son, and Italian Stefano Modena. The car was powered by the Judd V8 engine and ran on Pirelli tyres. The best result achieved was a seventh place at the 1990 Canadian Grand Prix driven by Modena.

1991

For the 1991 season, the car was dubbed BT59Y and fitted with a Yamaha OX99 V12 engine. Driven by British drivers Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell, the BT59Y was used only in the first two races and then replaced by the Brabham BT60Y.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

* All points scored with the BT58

References

Brabham BT59 Wikipedia