Review by CoMod Alex on the Carrera DIGITAL 132 Infiniti Red Bull Racing No. 1 (Art. No. 30693)
Almost every die-hard Formula 1 fan knows the name. Sebastian Vettel, now a four-time world champion with the Red Bull team, has the charming habit of giving his cars female nicknames. And since the Heppenheim native apparently has a soft spot for the cheerful young wonder from Bergisch Gladbach, the 2013 world championship-winning car was named after her.
I'll only briefly touch on the car's technical specifications, which are also well known to fans: 2.4-liter V8 engine from Renault (RS27 - 2013), output of approximately 550 kW (approximately 750 hp). The braking system is from Brembo, the rims are provided by OZ Racing, and the tires are from standard supplier Pirelli. Length: 5.24 m, width: 1.80 m, height: 1.00 m, weight: 642 kg.
The sporting record of the Red Bull with the number 1 is impressive:
With 13 victories in the 2013 season, Sebastian Vettel equaled the record holder, Michael Schumacher. The second Red Bull driver in the field failed to win a single race that season, but still finished third in the drivers' standings.
Let’s get to the model:
I won't waste much time on the handling. Without the magnet, the F1 cars are almost impossible to drive; getting the cars to align correctly is almost impossible. With the magnet in their standard state, the cars handle quite comfortably, although I do notice that the current F1 cars with their long wheelbase aren't quite as fast around corners as the older Formula racers from earlier years. However, since the current competitor to the RB9, the Ferrari F138, has the same width, almost the same weight, and the same wheelbase, the cars are on a level playing field again in this case.
In any case, the hungry Heidi is a guarantee for exciting races on her home track!
By the way, if you're more into Vettel's teammate Mark Webber: The car with the number 2 is only available in the exclusive SPIELBERG set with the item number 30617.
Best regards,
CoMod Alex
Almost every die-hard Formula 1 fan knows the name. Sebastian Vettel, now a four-time world champion with the Red Bull team, has the charming habit of giving his cars female nicknames. And since the Heppenheim native apparently has a soft spot for the cheerful young wonder from Bergisch Gladbach, the 2013 world championship-winning car was named after her.
I'll only briefly touch on the car's technical specifications, which are also well known to fans: 2.4-liter V8 engine from Renault (RS27 - 2013), output of approximately 550 kW (approximately 750 hp). The braking system is from Brembo, the rims are provided by OZ Racing, and the tires are from standard supplier Pirelli. Length: 5.24 m, width: 1.80 m, height: 1.00 m, weight: 642 kg.
The sporting record of the Red Bull with the number 1 is impressive:
With 13 victories in the 2013 season, Sebastian Vettel equaled the record holder, Michael Schumacher. The second Red Bull driver in the field failed to win a single race that season, but still finished third in the drivers' standings.
Let’s get to the model:
I won't waste much time on the handling. Without the magnet, the F1 cars are almost impossible to drive; getting the cars to align correctly is almost impossible. With the magnet in their standard state, the cars handle quite comfortably, although I do notice that the current F1 cars with their long wheelbase aren't quite as fast around corners as the older Formula racers from earlier years. However, since the current competitor to the RB9, the Ferrari F138, has the same width, almost the same weight, and the same wheelbase, the cars are on a level playing field again in this case.
In any case, the hungry Heidi is a guarantee for exciting races on her home track!
By the way, if you're more into Vettel's teammate Mark Webber: The car with the number 2 is only available in the exclusive SPIELBERG set with the item number 30617.
Best regards,
CoMod Alex
