The RB16B helped Max Verstappen end Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton’s reign and become world champion. Red Bull won 11 of the 22 rounds in 2021 and narrowly missed out on the constructors’ title to Mercedes.
Autosport readers have voted the RB16B the best racing car of 2021, ahead of the rival Mercedes W12, Mercedes-EQ Silver Arrow 02 Formula E title winner and Toyota GR010 Hybrid, which dominated the World Endurance Championship and finished 1-2 in the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Red Bull’s victory was announced on 6 February at the Autosport Awards, which returned to a live event at Grosvenor House on Park Lane following the online-only competition of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B, Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB16B
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It is the first time a non-Mercedes has won the honour since 2013, when Red Bull won for its double title-winning RB9. Previous winners of the illustrious award include the Porsche…
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