Benetton B199


The Benetton B199 is a Formula One racing car with which the Benetton 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.
Benetton used 'Mild Seven' logos, except at the French, British and Belgian Grands Prix.

Complete Formula One results

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
1999Mild Seven Benetton PlaylifePlaylife FB01 V10*AUSBRASMRMONESPCANFRAGBRAUTGERHUNBELITAEURMALJPN166th
1999Mild Seven Benetton PlaylifePlaylife FB01 V10*Giancarlo Fisichella4Ret5592Ret712RetRet11RetRet1114166th
1999Mild Seven Benetton PlaylifePlaylife FB01 V10*Alexander WurzRet7Ret610RetRet1057714RetRet810166th

* Denotes Supertec-built engines, badged as Playlife