Haas VF-16

Haas VF-16
The Haas VF-16, driven by Romain Grosjean, during the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorHaas
Designer(s)Rob Taylor (Chief Designer)
Ben Agathangelou (Chief Aerodynamicist)
SuccessorHaas VF-17
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque with honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre wishbone with pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers
Suspension (rear)same as front
Length5,200 mm (205 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Wheelbase3,500 mm (138 in)
EngineFerrari 061[1] 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine, limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionFerrari eight-speed sequential semi-automatic paddle-operated gearbox
BatteryFerrari lithium-ion batteries
Weight702 kg (1,548 lb)
FuelShell V-Power
LubricantsPennzoil Ultra Platinum
BrakesBrembo
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsHaas F1 Team
Notable drivers8. France Romain Grosjean
21. Mexico Esteban Gutiérrez
Debut2016 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Haas VF-16 is a Formula One car designed and built by Italian chassis manufacturer Dallara on behalf of Haas F1 Team for use in the 2016 Formula One season.[2] The car was powered by Ferrari's 2016-specification power unit, the Ferrari 061.[3] It was driven by former Lotus driver Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutiérrez, who has made his return to competition after spending the 2015 season as a testing and development driver for Ferrari.[4] The car made its competitive debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix.

  1. ^ "Bourne Identity". Haas F1 Team. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  2. ^ Anderson, Ben (14 April 2014). "Gene Haas eyes Dallara chassis tie-up for F1 entry". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publication. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Ferrari - Haas, una collaborazione che funziona bene". Motorsport.it (in Italian). Motorsport. 9 January 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  4. ^ "2016 Final F1 Entry List". fia.com. FIA. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.

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