Ralt RT33
The Ralt RT33 was a Formula 3 racing car that was developed by Ralt in 1989 and was used in various Formula 3 championships.
Development history and technology
The RT33 was the consistent further development of the RT32 from 1988. As with the previous model, both aluminum and carbon fiber were used as the material for the monocoque in the RT33 . To improve the aerodynamics, Ron Tauranac rented a wind tunnel during the development phase. The result was new side pods and a completely new rear end with a rear wing that was connected to the body on the left and right. New regulations and resulting radial tires , the Avon delivered, necessitated a revision of the suspensions necessary to achieve a better grip.
The engines came from Volkswagen and Mugen . A total of 118 chassis were built and delivered at Ralt in 1989 and 1990.
Racing successes
In 1989 the RT33 became the all-important racing car of the Formula 3 racing series. In the British Formula 3 championship , David Brabham won the overall standings ahead of his brand colleagues Allan McNish and Derek Higgins . Steve Robertson was fifth overall and Philippe Adams from Belgium was sixth. In the German championship , Karl Wendlinger triumphed , whose RT33 Helmut Marko reported. In the Japanese series, Masahiko Kageyama remained successful with five race wins.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Development figures 1989 and 1990 ( Memento of the original from May 10, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
