Benetton B199

Benetton B199

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Benetton
Team	Mild Seven Benetton Playlife
Designer	Nick Wirth
Drivers	9. Giancarlo Fisichella 10. Alexander Wurz
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre composite structure
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbones, pushrod
Engine	Playlife (Supertec) FB01, 71-degree V10
Gearbox	Benetton six-speed longitudinal semi-automatic
Fuel	Agip
Tyres	Bridgestone
Debut	1999 Australian Grand Prix
Races competed	16
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0
Race victories	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0

The Benetton B199 was the car with which the Benetton Formula One team competed in the 1999 Formula One season. It was driven by Giancarlo Fisichella and Alexander Wurz, who were both in their second full seasons with the team

The B199 contained some sophisticated parts, such as a front-torque transfer system and a twin-clutch gearbox, but these proved troublesome. Furthermore, any performance advantage was negated by the corresponding weight gain and aerodynamic ineffiencies which resulted in a chronic lack of grip.

The team eventually took sixth place in the Constructors' Championship, but this was a major disappointment considering the much better position of the team over the last few seasons.

Giancarlo Fisichella driving the B199 at the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	Points	WCC
1999	Benetton	Playlife FB01 V10	B		AUS	BRA	SMR	MON	ESP	CAN	FRA	GBR	AUT	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	EUR	MAL	JPN	16	6th
				Giancarlo Fisichella	4	Ret	5	5	9	2	Ret	7	12	Ret	Ret	11	Ret	Ret	11	14
				Alexander Wurz	Ret	7	Ret	6	10	Ret	Ret	10	5	7	7	14	Ret	Ret	8	10

References

• AUTOCOURSE 1999-2000, Henry, Alan (ed.), Hazleton Publishing Ltd. (1999) ISBN 1-874557-34-9